The Value of Employment for People with Disabilities Around the World: The Dignity of Work

Description

Receiving education and training that lead to a meaningful job, having a career, and being a valued contributor to a professional environment is taken for granted by many. Historically, however, people with disabilities have had limited opportunities to engage in employment due to discrimination, ableism, and low expectations despite the fact that employment is a basic human and civil right. This book is intended to build awareness and inspire action on the part of chief executive officers, human resource managers, and supervisory personnel to facilitate employment opportunities for people with disabilities. It will be of interest to policy makers and other professionals who support people with disabilities as part of their responsibilities in labor and social service ministries, vocational rehabilitation service providers, and employment service providers. The book is written by authors with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines related to the employment of people with disabilities across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Suggested Citation

Ticha, R., Abery, B., & Siska, J. (Eds.). (2024). The Value of Employment for People with Disabilities Around the World: The Dignity of Work. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0758-2

Details

Date
2024 
Type
Book 
Publisher
Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Topics

  • Employment and postsecondary education
    • Employment and workforce development