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Building Employer Capacity to Support Meaningful Employment for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: A Grounded
Marghalara Rashid1, Sandra Hodgetts2, David Nicholas3
1Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 8205-114 St, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.
Abstract:
To explore strategies to build employer capacity to support people with DD in meaningful employment from perspective of employment support workers. A grounded theory study was conducted with 34 employment support individuals. A theoretical sampling approach was used to identify and recruit participants from multiple sites in Ontario and Alberta. Three main themes, with seven sub-themes, emerged: (1) experiences of supporting employment finding for people with DD, (2) institutional influences on employee experiences, and (3) attitudes, assumptions and stigma. Several recommendations related to building employer capacity were offered. Our findings provide insight on specific elements and strategies that can support building employer capacity for persons with DD.
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