*ANTI-discrimination laws, *LABOR laws, *EMPLOYEE rights, *EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities, *PUBLIC sector & economics, *EMPLOYMENT discrimination, *INTERVIEWING, *LOCAL government, *RESEARCH methodology, *PEOPLE with disabilities, *QUALITATIVE research, *GOVERNMENT policy, *PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract
Adjustments to working arrangements and the working environment have enabled organisations to recruit and retain valuable staff and helped disabled individuals to work and progress in their careers. The qualitative study reported in this paper indicates that generally good adjustments-related practice across 33 British local authorities was beginning to deteriorate under the impact of government spending cuts; and was at further risk from the dismantling of legal protections. The findings have implications for local authorities, but also for national policy-makers and those wishing to influence them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
*EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities, *ATTITUDE (Psychology), *GROUNDED theory, *GROUP identity, *INTERPERSONAL relations, *INTERVIEWING, *RESEARCH methodology, *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities, *SOCIAL participation, *PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract
Employment for people with learning difficulties is considered key to their social inclusion. This contradicts the perceived un-employability of people with learning difficulties that has been part of their social identities throughout their history hitherto. The national rate of employment for people with learning difficulties remains extremely low and has barely changed in the 20 years between 1990 and 2010. This paper investigates links between learning disabilities and employment, drawing on interview-based research. It analyses the quality of experience of the minority in employment to consider whether employment can serve the inclusive purpose expected of it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]