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A Review of the Literature and Implications for People with Disabilities (E-Human Resources Literature Review)

Author
Bruyere, Susanne M.; Erickson, William
Abstract
To accomplish this overview, an extensive review of the literature on information technology applications to the employment process was conducted. Three human resources related uses of the Internet are explored in this review of current literature: E-recruiting, E-benefits/HR, E-training. Each of these areas can have a significant impact on employees with disabilities, especially given the growth of business’ use of the Web. If E-recruiting is not accessible, it could prevent people from applying for or even finding open positions. E-training, if not accessible, could create a new barrier to the advancement of individuals who are unable to access online training to improve or update their skills. E-benefits, while likely to make enrollment and other activities easier for many employees, may become an obstacle for individuals with certain disabilities if not designed to be accessible. In addition, we examined the literature for any current discussion of access issues for applicants and employees with disabilities by business. In the remainder of this introduction, we also cover the World Wide Web and accessibility issues for people with disabilities, legislation relevant to Internet accessibility, and studies of Web accessibility.
Date Issued
2001-12-01Subject
access; accessibility; accessible; accommodate; accommodated; accommodating; accommodation; ADA; adaptation; adjustment; alternative; Americans with Disabilities Act; array; assortment; bias; bigotry; change; Civil Rights; convenience; developmental disabled; different; disabilities; disability; disability policy; Disability Rights Laws; disable; disabled; disablement; disabling; discriminate; discriminating; discrimination; disparate; distinct; diverse; diversities; diversity; e-recruiting; earnings; ease of access; EDIcat1-AAA; EDIcat4-DER; employ; employing; employment; Equal Opportunity; exclusion; Guiding Principles; handicap; handicapped; HR; e-HR; HR Policies; Human Resource; Human Resource Management; human resources; Human Resources Management; impairment; include; included; inclusion; inequity; information technology; intolerance; IT; learning disability; limitation; mental handicap; mental retardation; modification; online benefits; openness; participation; personnel; physical disability; policies; policy; prejudice; procedures; protection; public policy; public programs; regulation; rules; self-employment; separation; single out; special; special need; statute; stereotype; technology; ADA Accommodation & Accessible IT; Disability Employment Research; Title 2; Title 3; Title II; Title III; unfairness; unlike; unusual; user-friendliness; variety; Web-based; wheelchair accessible; work
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article
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