Supported Employment for People With Developmental Disabilities in an Emerging Economy
Chapter from the book:
Arslan,
A.
(ed.)
2024.
Current Issues in Management and Organization.
Synopsis
Considering millions of children with disabilities, who face educational obstacles, discrimination, and lack employment opportunities, the preliminary study aims to analyze supported employment opportunities for the people with disabilities by the help of job coaches with first-hand data. A total of 20 professionals working at Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, Gaziemir Municipality, and one organization from food and beverage industry, who intend to be a job coach/mentor of people with disabilities are interviewed, along with a semi-structured interview technique. Findings reveal that job placement, willing and unbiased employers are essential regarding supported employment for individuals with disabilities. Shared resilience and family resilience will support the person with disabilities. Different management perspectives exist compared to traditional models to assess supported employment. The exploratory study illuminates the field of supported employment for individuals with disabilities for the researchers and practitioners.