Journal article
Employment programs and professionals with a disability
Work, Vol.36(2), pp.217-225
2010
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Abstract
<p>It is unclear whether or not open (competitive) employment programs are meeting the needs of the growing numbers of people with a disability seeking professional employment. <h4>OBJECTIVE:</h4></p>
<p>To understand and describe the experience of a newly graduated professional (Michael) who was seeking open employment support and to analyze those experiences in relation to principles of effective open employment support. Participant: Michael a recently graduated accountant who also has a physical disability. <h4>METHODS:</h4></p>
<p>A review of the literature was undertaken to identify recommended principles and practices for the conduct of effective open employment and career development programs. A case study was used to describe Michael's experiences as he sought professional employment. Michael's experiences were analysed in relation to recommended principles and practice. <h4>RESULTS:</h4></p>
<p>The analysis confirmed that the concerns Michael experienced about the supported employment program compromised the effectiveness of the support he received. <h4>CONCLUSIONS:</h4></p>
<p>Employment services based on models of independent living, disability service standards and remediation are likely to focus on the 'pathology' or performance 'deficits' of the person with a disability. Successful open employment models are more likely to place pre-eminence on the perspective of the person with a disability and effective practices for securing employment.</p>
Details
- Title
- Employment programs and professionals with a disability
- Creators
- Michelle Donelly - Southern Cross UniversityF Given - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Work, Vol.36(2), pp.217-225
- Identifiers
- 2746; 991012821697602368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Allied Health and Midwifery
- Resource Type
- Journal article