Farmworkers and disability: results of a national survey.

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Title:	Farmworkers and disability: results of a national survey.
Authors:	Marlene F. Strong, Vida J. Maralani
Source:	Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 1999, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p45. 13p.
Subject Terms:	Employment of people with disabilities, Vocational rehabilitation, Employment of agricultural laborers, Farmers
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	This paper describes the findings of a national study of farmworkers with disabilities. BPA conducted an in-person survey with a purposive sample of 201 adult farmworkers with disabilities and 66 disabled children in farmworker families in six states. Results show that adult and child farmworkers experienced a wide range of disabilities. Adults most commonly experienced back problems and other musculoskeletal problems. Children most commonly experienced developmental delays. However, both groups experienced a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities, including chronic health problems. The survey also asked about service recognition and use. While farmworkers recognized and utilized a wide range of farmworker-specific and mainstream services, they used very few disability-related services, such as vocational rehabilitation and special education. Understanding more about farmworkers' views of disability would help disability service agencies improve outreach to this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This paper describes the findings of a national study of farmworkers with disabilities. BPA conducted an in-person survey with a purposive sample of 201 adult farmworkers with disabilities and 66 disabled children in farmworker families in six states. Results show that adult and child farmworkers experienced a wide range of disabilities. Adults most commonly experienced back problems and other musculoskeletal problems. Children most commonly experienced developmental delays. However, both groups experienced a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities, including chronic health problems. The survey also asked about service recognition and use. While farmworkers recognized and utilized a wide range of farmworker-specific and mainstream services, they used very few disability-related services, such as vocational rehabilitation and special education. Understanding more about farmworkers' views of disability would help disability service agencies improve outreach to this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	10522263
DOI:	10.3233/jvr-1999-00007