Public views on employment of people with intellectual disabilities.

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Title:	Public views on employment of people with intellectual disabilities.
Authors:	Burge, Philip^1,2 burgep@post.queensu.ca., Ouellette-Kuntz, Hélène^1,2,3, Lysaght, Rosemary^2,4
Source:	Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 2007, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p29-37. 9p. 5 Charts, 6 Graphs.
Subject Terms:	Employment of people with disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Occupational training, Sensory perception, Employee selection, Research, Public opinion
Geographic Terms:	Ontario, Canada
Abstract:	Understanding the views of the public is an important factor in building effective programs that promote integrated employment. This article presents the results of a study conducted by an alliance of researchers and community partners to elucidate public perceptions regarding work inclusion of people with an intellectual disability. The study consisted of a telephone poll conducted throughout a large region of the Province of Ontario, Canada. A majority of the 680 respondents believed that some form of integrated work is best for most adults with an intellectual disability. About 87% of respondents believed that hiring people with intellectual disabilities would not negatively affect the image of workplaces. Respondents indicated that a lack of employment training programs for people with intellectual disabilities was a major obstacle to increased inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Understanding the views of the public is an important factor in building effective programs that promote integrated employment. This article presents the results of a study conducted by an alliance of researchers and community partners to elucidate public perceptions regarding work inclusion of people with an intellectual disability. The study consisted of a telephone poll conducted throughout a large region of the Province of Ontario, Canada. A majority of the 680 respondents believed that some form of integrated work is best for most adults with an intellectual disability. About 87% of respondents believed that hiring people with intellectual disabilities would not negatively affect the image of workplaces. Respondents indicated that a lack of employment training programs for people with intellectual disabilities was a major obstacle to increased inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	10522263
DOI:	10.3233/jvr-2007-00360