An Integrated Employability Model for PWDs
The objective of this paper was to explore employment issues among persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Malaysia and to propose a comprehensive framework which explains the factors that could contribute towards enhancing participation and integration of PWDs in the workforce.To uncover these issue...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/23807/1/CMM%202017%20762.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/23807/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The objective of this paper was to explore employment issues among persons with disabilities
(PWDs) in Malaysia and to propose a comprehensive framework which explains the factors that
could contribute towards enhancing participation and integration of PWDs in the workforce.To
uncover these issues, input from employers, supervisors and PWDs themselves were sought
through qualitative approach using semi-structured open-ended questions.The interview protocol
was developed based on past literature. Pre-test was conducted for refinement and validation.An
Integrated Employability Model for PWDs was proposed.Emerging factors were derived based
on data collected from 417 PWDs, 29 employers and 34 supervisors throughout Peninsular
Malaysia.The results also showed that among the crucial issues surrounding employability of
PWDs in the workforce were related to lack of job opportunities, negative perceptions from
employers and society, accessibility issues, and personal attributes of PWDs themselves.Based on
the findings of the study, several suggestions and recommendations were put forward to increase
participation of PWDs in the workforce. |
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