Disability and employment: towards an understanding of discourse and policy |
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Authors: | Neil Lunt Patricia Thornton |
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a Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, Heslington, York, UK |
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Abstract: | This article explores the nature of disability employment policy drawing on evidence from fifteen countries. In line with earlier sociological approaches to disability it describes two ways of framing policy in the area. These two paradigms are developed and used to critically evaluate employment policy under the headings: legislative measures, open employment-financial employment support services and sheltered/supported provision. The dilemmas that may arise during implementation of policy are discussed and the consequences for the construction of an emancipatory employment policy. Finally, the article suggests some themes or dimensions that a coherent disability policy should have. |
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