ISBN: 9780265961179 - Some Social Factors in Job Placement and Community Life of the Handicapped, as Seen in Several Settings and Services in Relation to Long Island ... June 15, 1955-june 15, 1958 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the social factors that impact the employment and community life of individuals with disabilities on Long Island in the 1950s. The author examines the various rehabilitation settings and services available to the disabled, including medical facilities, sheltered workshops, and open industry. Through interviews with handicapped individuals, the book explores their family dynamics, social roles, aspirations, and experiences in seeking and obtaining gainful employment. The author also examines the policies and practices of Long Island industries regarding the hiring of handicapped workers, identifying both facilitators and barriers to their employment. By delving into the experiences and challenges faced by disabled individuals, this book sheds light on the social and economic factors that shape their opportunities and well-being, underscoring the importance of understanding the intersection of disability, work, and community life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…