Article Publication Date:
6/3/2015
Summary:
This survey was administered to 3,000 people with disabilities who answered questions about their experiences in the workplace−the challenges they faced, as well as their successes. The key findings show that Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers in the job search and the workplace.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Sources:
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
employment, job search, barriers in the workplace, workplace supervisors, disclosure, employers, transportation, coworkers, attitudes, flexible schedule, modified job duties, modifications, building accessibility, workplace culture, training, job counseling, pay, health insurance, work-related benefits
Contact
Kessler Foundation
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/66483