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Publication Date: 2012
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Lived Employment Experiences of College Students and Graduates with Physical Disabilities in the United States
Kim, Mikyong Minsun; Williams, Brenda C.
Disability & Society, v27 n6 p837-852 2012
This phenomenological study aims at understanding lived experiences of college seniors and recent college graduates with physical disabilities seeking employment opportunities after graduation in the USA The extensive interviews revealed that participants' attitudes about and experiences with disability are diverse (pain to pride, denied accommodation to support); their major areas of concern are their own marketable skills and credentials as well as accessibility and accommodation in workplaces; continued education beyond the baccalaureate is a priority for many participants rather than an immediate transition to work; and the Office of Disability and professors were considered important advising agencies. Even among participants with similar physical disabilities, the symptoms, needs, and experiences varied. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Credentials, Physical Disabilities, Employment Opportunities, College Seniors, Employment Experience, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Phenomenology, Interviews, Attitude Measures, Job Skills, Accessibility (for Disabled), Continuing Education, Federal Legislation, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Civil Rights Act 1964; G I Bill
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