A model to predict accommodations needed by disabled persons.
In this paper, several approaches to assist employers in the accommodation process for disabled employees are discussed and a mathematical model is proposed to assist employers in predicting the accommodation level needed by an individual with a mobility-related disability. This study investigates the validity and reliability of this model in assessing the accommodation level needed by individuals utilizing data collected from twelve individuals with mobility-related disabilities. Based on the results of the statistical analyses, this proposed model produces a feasible preliminary measure for assessing the accommodation level needed for persons with mobility-related disabilities. Suggestions for practical application of this model in an industrial setting are addressed.
Babski-Reeves
Kari
K
Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
Williams
Sabrina
S
Waters
Tzer Nan
TN
Crumpton-Young
Lesia L
LL
McCauley-Bell
Pamela
P
D000328:Adult; D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods