title: A model to predict accommodations needed by disabled persons.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
authors.forename: Kari
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Babski-Reeves
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Tzer Nan
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Waters
authors.forename: Lesia L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Crumpton-Young
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCauley-Bell
mesh_terms: 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