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Research Brief: Inside the Workplace: Case Studies of Factors Influencing Engagement of People with Disabilities

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Nishii, Lisa Hisae
Bruyere, Susanne M.
Abstract

Researchers are working to address the issue of disability discrimination in employment and discover ways to maximize disability inclusion. However, a more precise understanding of the experiences of individuals within the workplace is needed. The study examined the inclusiveness of work units, the quality of supervisor relationships with subordinates with disabilities, job characteristics and fit, access to mentoring, and coworkers’ attitudes as potential factors impacting the experiences of people with disabilities. It also looked at obstacles that may impede the effective implementation of disability practices. In addition, the issue of disability disclosure is currently receiving a great deal of attention. The recent revisions to the regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mean that federal contractors will be expected to employ enough individuals with disabilities to comprise 7% of their workforce. Employers must rely on the willingness of employees to disclose their disability in order to meet these goals. Very little is currently known about the conditions that make it more or less likely that an individual with a disability will feel comfortable disclosing their disability, to whom they are most likely to disclose their disability, and whether individuals who do disclose their disability have positive disclosure experiences.

Date Issued
2014-01-01
Keywords
Accessibility
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Accommodation
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Barriers
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Disability
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Discrimination
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Diversity
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Employment
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Human Resources
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Inclusion
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Policy
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Rehabilitation
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