1. Perceptions of the Effect of Public Policy on Employment Opportunities for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
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Houston, Kyle, Lammers, H. Bruce, and Svorny, Shirley
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EMPLOYMENT of deaf people , *HEARING impaired , *EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities , *LABOR market , *VOCATIONAL rehabilitation , *AMERICANS with Disabilities Act of 1990 , *DISABILITY insurance , *OCCUPATIONAL retraining , *EMPLOYMENT , *GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
Researchers have been unable to draw conclusions about labor market conditions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing because surveys of individuals with disabilities do not sufficiently sample these groups. The authors conducted a national survey of vocational rehabilitation counselors and others who provide services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Respondents were asked their views about changes in labor market opportunities, job tenure, and the employment effects of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, state antidiscrimination laws, and increased benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In general, the respondents reported an improvement in labor market opportunities. However, a substantial number agreed that ADA requirements and increased benefits under SSDI and SSI have resulted in a drop in employment, particularly for workers who are deaf and lack postsecondary education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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