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Unlocking Opportunities: Enhancing Skills to Support Workers with Disabilities

Unlocking Opportunities: Enhancing Skills to Support Workers with Disabilities

Introduction

As professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and individuals with disabilities, it's crucial to stay informed about the barriers and strategies related to employment for people with disabilities. A recent study titled "Why Don’t Employers Hire and Retain Workers with Disabilities?" provides valuable insights that can help us enhance our practices and advocate for more inclusive environments.

Understanding Barriers

The study highlights three primary barriers employers face when hiring and retaining workers with disabilities:

Strategies for Improvement

To overcome these barriers, the study suggests several strategies that can be implemented at both the organizational and policy levels:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides a solid foundation, ongoing research is essential to continue improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in further research and stay updated on new findings to better support their clients and advocate for policy changes.

Conclusion

By understanding the barriers and implementing the suggested strategies, practitioners can play a vital role in creating more inclusive work environments. This not only benefits individuals with disabilities but also enriches the workplace with diverse talents and perspectives.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Why Don’t Employers Hire and Retain Workers with Disabilities?


Citation: Kaye, H. S., Jans, L. H., & Jones, E. C. (2011). Why don’t employers hire and retain workers with disabilities? Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 21(4), 526-536. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-011-9302-8
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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