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. 2017 Jan-Apr;21(1):36-41.
doi: 10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_44_16.

Factors Influencing Employment and Employability for Persons with Disability: Insights from a City in South India

Srikrishna S Ramachandra  1 , G V S Murthy  1 , B R Shamanna  1 , Komal P Allagh  1 , Hira B Pant  1 , Neena John  1
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Factors Influencing Employment and Employability for Persons with Disability: Insights from a City in South India

Srikrishna S Ramachandra et al. Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2017 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Background: There is a lack of evidence on barriers faced by persons with disability in accessing employment opportunities in India.

Aim: This study was undertaken to ascertain both employee and employer perceptions on barriers existing among Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled sectors to employ persons with disabilities.

Materials and methods: Two hundred participants from six IT/IT-enabled sector organizations were included in the study; study was conducted at Hyderabad, India. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the participants.

Results: Physical access to and within the worksite was highlighted as a concern by 95% of respondents. Majority perceived that communication, attitude of people, discrimination, harassment at work place, and information were critical barriers. Only 3.8% of employers were aware that their company had a written policy on employing persons with disabilities. Employers stated that commitment and perseverance were important facilitators among persons with disabilities.

Conclusions: Evidence from this study will help in planning need-based employment for persons with disabilities.

Keywords: Attitude; India; employment; legislation; persons with disability.

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