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ERIC Number: ED657328
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 66
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3827-9164-7
ISSN: N/A
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Working Alongside People with Disabilities: Their Impact and Value
Alice Jensen
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Arkansas
U.S. policies such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and the Americans with Disabilities Act support the inclusion of adults with disabilities in all areas of employment. Through WIOA, the federal government required public entities to provide training and help job seekers with disabilities access high-quality, competitive, integrated employment in the labor market. Nevertheless, two-thirds of unemployed PWDs report wanting employment but cannot find a job. Negative perceptions held by employers and hiring managers and their views that PWDs lack abilities create barriers to employment. In contrast, research has also shown that coworkers can greatly influence successful workplace integration. This suggests the importance of understanding coworkers' perceptions to allow them to accept PWDs as coworkers. This qualitative study aims to explore coworkers' perceptions of working alongside People with Disabilities in a large hospital located in a large metropolitan area. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014
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