Disability and Self-directed Employment: Business Development Models - Softcover

Neufeldt, Aldred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0889367604 ISBN 13: 9780889367609

Publisher: International Development Research Centre, 1998

Synopsis

People with disabilities have long been faced with barriers in terms of employment and income generation. Be it the result of blatant discrimination, or a narrow focus by policymakers or professionals, historically we have been led to believe there are only two options for people with disabilities: reliance on familial assistance plus social safety nets, or wage employment. However, there is another possibility: self-directed employment -- people with disabilities owning their own businesses. Disability and Self-directed Employment is the first comprehensive exploration of this alternative. It began as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons was coming to a close, with the question: "What international initiative could also serve as a lasting benefit to persons with disabilities in all parts of the world?" The answer is this thorough study of systematic approaches intended to aid in the creation of self-directed employment for disabled people.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Development Research Centre
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889367604
• ISBN 13: 9780889367609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 325
• Editor: Neufeldt Alison Albright