Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Wright, T.; Wehman, P.; McDonough, J.; Thomas, K.; Ochrach, C.; Brooke, A.; Goodwin, Jr., J.C.; Ham, W.; & Junod, P. (2020). Charity-Oriented Versus Human ResourceOriented Perspectives: Investigating Staff Understandings of Employment Practices for Persons With Disabilities. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 51 (2), In Press. |
| Title: | Charity-Oriented Versus Human ResourceOriented Perspectives: Investigating Staff Understandings of Employment Practices for Persons With Disabilities |
| Authors: | Wright, T.; Wehman, P.; McDonough, J.; Thomas, K.; Ochrach, C.; Brooke, A.; Goodwin, Jr., J.C.; Ham, W.; & Junod, P. |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling |
| Publisher: | Springer |
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| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | According to 2019 U.S. Labor Department statistics, persons with disabilities have a much lower employment rate (20.8%) than persons without disabilities (69.2%). Recently, researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 63 staff members, managers, and employment specialists from a large organization that has exhibited a high quality of hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities to gain an understanding of their individual views of disability and hiring practices. What they found was that there were differences in their understandings, motivations, rationales, support strategies, and concerns in regards to the employment of persons with disabilities. Understanding these differences and internalizations is important in the enhancement, expansion of opportunities, and employment support for persons with disabilities. |
| Disabilities served: |
Autism / ASD Blindness Cerebral palsy Chronic mental illness Cognitive / intellectual impairment Deafness Developmental disabilities Down syndrome Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injury (SCI) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Severe physical disability Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Rural and remote communities Transition-age youth (14 - 24) Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) SSI and SSDI recipients Sub-minimum wage employees |
| Interventions: |
Accommodations Assistive technology Co-worker supports On-the-job training and support Online training Supported employment Training and technical assistance Vocational rehabilitation Transition services Outreach and orientation |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |