Facilitating inclusive employment: an examination of the accommodations for and the barriers to employment for Russians with disabilities.
Inclusive employment involves a work setting that is physically accessible, and which fosters an attitude that is supportive of individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this research was to examine the barriers to work faced by individuals with disabilities in the Russian Federation. Data were collected from 316 Russian adults with disabilities residing in various cities in Russia; they identified a total of 1915 barriers to work. Their list included physical barriers, attitudinal barriers, and lack of facilities. Further, this sample reported a total of 1718 accommodations that they would require, to enable them to obtain work and to continue to work, including accommodating their physical and time-related needs, as well as those related to working conditions or job tasks. This research suggests a need for a consultation and outreach program to sensitize Russian employers to disability-related issues.
Martz
Erin
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University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152, USA. emartz@memphis.edu
D000328:Adult; D001107:Architectural Accessibility; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011287:Prejudice; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012426:Russia; D017132:Workplace