Work and Disability
Work and Disability

Author: Edna Szymanski

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781416404361

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work is a central aspect of human life in every culture and every society. In certain societies work may be a means by which individuals define themselves and/or maintain their quality of life. However, as a whole, work is the essential means by which we all attain our basic needs such as food and water. In our modern society, persons with disability face a society in which jobs and education are not as easily accessible or attainable. disability often complicates the delicate interrelationships between people and work. It may affect work productivity, relationships with coworkers, and relationships at home. This third edition covers the latest in legislative background and other contextual matters regarding employment of people with disabilities; vocational theories and research related to disability; counseling interventions, multicultural issues, vocational assessment, labor market information, and accommodation of people with disabilities in the workplace; job placement and job development; outreach through business consultation; and supported employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Work and Disability
Work and Disability

Author: Edna Szymanski

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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"Now in its second edition, this book presents the latest theories, concepts, issues, and practices related to the career development of people with disabilities.You'll get the most recent developments in legislation affecting employment, the business perspective on disability, occupational and labor market information, and much more. This text is essential for rehabilitation and vocational counselors, as well as for educators and researchers. In addition, Work and Disability is ideal for use in graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. Help individuals with disabilities understand the complex nature of work not only to attain and maintain work, but to help define themselves and their place in society." -- Publisher.

Career Development, Employment, and Disability in Rehabilitation
Career Development, Employment, and Disability in Rehabilitation

Author: David R. Strauser, PhD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0826195644

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This text provides, from a rehabilitation perspective, comprehensive coverage of the dominant theories and techniques related to the occupational development, vocational behavior, and the organizational factors that impact the career development and employment of individuals with disabilities. It is designed for the CORE-mandated required course on employment and career development for the Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling and for Licensed Professional Counselor certification. As the only book in rehabilitation and counseling that broadly addresses career development and employment of individuals with disabilities, it is a major contribution to the literature. Topics covered include major constructs in career development and employment of disabled individuals, theoretical foundations, occupational assessment, information and evaluation, intervention strategies, and populations and settings. To facilitate learning and promote application of theories and techniques, each chapter includes chapter objectives, discussion and review questions, and case studies. An instructor's manual is also included. Key Features: The only book in rehabilitation and counseling to provide comprehensive coverage of career development and employment and disability-related theory and research Fulfills CORE-mandated requirements and Professional Counselor licensure Authored by respected leaders in the field Provides chapter objectives, case examples, and discussion questions in each chapter along with instructor's manual

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities

Author: Daniel J. Ryan

Publisher: Jist Works

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781593578138

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This complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities has been completely updated to reflect the newest job search technologies and techniques. It will help readers identify their strengths; explore career options; find job openings; explore the hidden job market; write resumes, cover letters, and follow-up letters; and perform well in interviews. The author shows readers how to tell potential employers about their disabilities and ask them for reasonable accommodations, and helps readers understand and navigate employment law as it applies to them.

The Palgrave Handbook of Disability at Work
The Palgrave Handbook of Disability at Work

Author: Sandra L. Fielden

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 3030429660

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This scholarly handbook covers all aspects of people with disabilities entering the workplace, including the legal aspects, transitions, types, and levels of employments, the impact of different disabilities, and the consideration of the intersection of disability with other identities such as gender and ethnicity. Comprehensive in scope, chapters look beyond organizational strategies that accommodate an employee’s disability and use case studies to highlight important issues and the individual’s perspective. The handbook concludes with a reflection on the work included in the book, what was not included and why, and makes recommendations for future disability research. Marking a major contribution to the study of workplace diversity and bringing together academics from various disciplines and global regions, this handbook covers a truly broad and diverse mix of approaches, theories, and models.

Factors in Studying Employment for Persons with Disability
Factors in Studying Employment for Persons with Disability

Author: Barbara Altman

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2017-09-17

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1787146065

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This collection examines less frequently anaylzed aspects of employment for persons with disabilities, offering a variety of approaches to the conceptualization of work, and how it differs across cultures, organizations, and types of disability.

Promoting Career Development after Personal Injury
Promoting Career Development after Personal Injury

Author: James A. Athanasou

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-01-28

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9463008365

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The text provides postgraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to career development for this specialised field. It covers the disadvantages commonly experienced in education and work by someone with a disability. The relevance of ability, interest and values for job choice is stressed. Assessment, guidance and counselling are outlined. Job placement and accommodation to the workplace are treated as key issues. This book is the second in a series of books and could be read usefully in conjunction with the author’s previous Sense publication, Encountering Personal Injury (2016). However, there is no pre-requisite knowledge needed. The current text arose from a background of some 30 years’ teaching, research and clinical practice in this field. Each chapter builds towards the satisfactory educational and vocational placement of a person. A total of 19 clinical case studies are used. This text is written in an informal, easy-to-read and light-hearted style. It will find applications wherever personal injury is encountered in special education, career development, vocational and rehabilitation psychology, rehabilitation counselling, social work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy."

Disability and Equity at Work
Disability and Equity at Work

Author: Jody Heymann

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0199981213

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Hundreds of millions of people with disabilities around the world are out of work or underemployed. This book documents what can be done to improve the employment situation of people with disabilities globally

Disability Through the Life Course
Disability Through the Life Course

Author: Tamar Heller

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1412987679

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The SAGE Reference Series on Disability is a cross-disciplinary and issues-based series incorporating links from varied fields that make up Disability Studies. This volume tackles issues relating to disability through the life course.