Understanding, Developing, and Supporting Meaningful Work for Youth with Disabilities in Bhutan: Networks, Communities, and Transitions

Description

Supported the inclusive community employment of youth and young adults with disabilities in Bhutan, a mountainous kingdom in south central Asia. This research and development program collaborated with colleagues from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and Royal Thimphu College in Bhutan. ICI staff developed and implemented tools to assess employment for people with disabilities in Bhutan, reviewed services that support this outcome, and recommended additional services. This work now informs policy and legislation that promote community-based employment for young people with disabilities in Bhutan.

Director
Matthew J Schuelka
Subcontract from
University of Birmingham [United Kingdom]
Funder
Economic and Social Research Council [United Kingdom]
Collaborators
Royal Thimphu College [Bhutan]
University of Birmingham [United Kingdom]

Staff

Brian H Abery :: Senior Research Associate


Christopher J Johnstone :: Assistant Professor, Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development


Matthew J Schuelka :: Founder and CEO, Fora Education


Partner staff

Kezang Sherab :: Co-investigator


Renata Ticha :: Senior Research Associate


Partner staff

Sonam Ura Tshewang :: Project coordinator


Topics

  • Specific life stage
    • Adolescents and young adults
  • Employment and postsecondary education
    • Career preparation
    • Employment and workforce development
  • International initiatives
    • Assessment
    • Disability advocacy

Activities

  • Research