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Labor-market mobility among persons with disabilities
1Department of Health Systems Management, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Israel. Tel.: +972 4 6423588; Fax: +972 4 6423522;
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|September 17, 2019
Summary
Disability improvement does not guarantee labor market re-entry for individuals with disabilities. Public policy programs are crucial for employment rehabilitation and ensuring regular income for this population.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Health Economics
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Individuals with disabilities encounter significant barriers to social and labor market integration.
- The study addresses the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in securing stable employment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze employment transition patterns for persons with disabilities compared to those without.
- To examine how employment transitions relate to the severity of physical disability, especially for part-time workers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized probability models to assess employment status transitions.
- Focused on individuals aged 25-54, considering changes in disability severity over time.
Main Results:
- Disability patterns are not static; improvements do not consistently lead to better employment outcomes.
- Few individuals with improving disabilities successfully entered the labor market or advanced from part-time roles.
Conclusions:
- The labor market presents persistent challenges for individuals with disabilities, even with improved health.
- Expansion of public policy programs is recommended to support employment rehabilitation and income stability.
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