Economy and Social Inclusion: Finding and Keeping a Job

Alford, William P.; Liao, Mei; Cui, Fengming

This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.  

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-05-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811550041

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5005-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 489