Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
December 3, Vol. 07-188

Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment

SUMMARY: This report reviews issues integral to the employment of people with disabilities. It has two broad aims: 1) to summarize existing knowledge regarding employment of people with disabilities; and 2) to present new information on the perspectives of employers, people with disabilities, and disability specialists on key barriers and facilitators of employment. The National Council on Disability offers recommendations to supplement best practices and existing public policies and initiatives.

TOPIC(S): Accessibility, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Employment, Physical Disabilities, Workforce

Source: National Council on Disability

MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2076 and http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2076

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