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Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment
10/01/2007 | Requests *Summary
This report reviews issues integral to the employment of people with disabilities. It has two broad aims: 1) to summarize existing knowledge regarding employment of people with disabilities; and 2) to present new information on the perspectives of employers, people with disabilities, and disability specialists on key barriers and facilitators of employment. The National Council on Disability offers recommendations to supplement best practices and existing public policies and initiatives.
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Keywords
Wages and Benefits; Recruitment and Retention; Evidence-Based Practice; disabilities; National Council on Disabilities; employment opportunities; Americans with Disabilities Act; Breaking Barriers; Full Employment; Work-Life Balance; Alternative Work Arrangements; Reasonable accommodations
Topic
Accessibility, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Physical Disabilities, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Assessments, Reports
Source
National Council on Disability
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
11/07/2007
Contact
National Council on Disability
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
ncd@ncd.gov
202-272-2004
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
ncd@ncd.gov
202-272-2004
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