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Employer Perspectives on Hiring Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study From Serbia†
Biljana Milanović-Dobrota1, Sara Jelić1, Nataša Buha1
1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of Persons With Disabilities in Mental Development, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia.
Summary
Employer bias hinders employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Positive contact improves attitudes, but Serbian employers need intervention programs to offer equal opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Sociology
- Human Resources Management
Background:
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities face the lowest employment rates across all disability types.
- Employer bias is a primary obstacle to workforce integration for this population.
- This study investigates employer attitudes towards hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities in Serbia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine employer opinions regarding the employment of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Serbia.
- To identify factors influencing employer acceptance and perceptions of this demographic in the workplace.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 358 employers in Serbia.
- Utilized the Community Living Attitudes Scale and the Work for People with Disability Scale.
- Assessed general attitudes and specific opinions on hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Main Results:
- Employer perspectives on hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities are mixed.
- Positive prior contact with individuals with intellectual disabilities correlates with more favorable employment views.
- Social acceptance is viewed more positively than work performance by employers with positive contact experiences.
Conclusions:
- Serbian employers are not fully prepared to offer equal employment opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Intervention programs are needed to improve employment outcomes.
- Increased institutional engagement is crucial for developing effective support and integration strategies.
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