Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Chase, B. (2019). Supporting social/sexual challenges at the workplace. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 50 (3), 285-290. |
| Title: | Supporting social/sexual challenges at the workplace |
| Authors: | Chase, B. |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-191009 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... | PDF |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Assisting individuals with disabilities as they navigate social expectations at the workplace is always a challenge, but when situations of a sexual nature arise, the challenge becomes more complex. By reviewing the literature regarding sexuality relative to individuals with disabilities and examining common interventions for social/emotional challenges in the workplace, this article explores what employment specialists can do to support individuals with disabilities when these issues intersect on the job. |
| Purpose: | This article outlines the social and educational context for why social/sexual issues present themselves in the workplace, why they pose a unique challenge to individuals with I/DD, and strategies employment specialists can utilize to support the healthy sexuality of the individuals they serve while assisting them in maintaining their employment. |
| Disabilities served: |
Cognitive / intellectual impairment Developmental disabilities Multiple disabilities |
| Interventions: |
Supported employment |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |