Working with adults with intellectual challenges to enhance their employability skills

The employability of the intellectually challenged has received little attention in the past. In order to fill this research gap, the present study was undertaken. The study is centered on the experiences of six intellectually challenged individuals who received employability training at a non-gover...

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Published inJournal of intellectual disabilities Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 647
Main Authors Krishnan, S Rama Gokula, Meena, B Preethi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.09.2024
Subjects
Adult
Employment
Female
Focus Groups
Humans
Intellectual Disability - rehabilitation
Male
Qualitative Research
empowerment
employment
employability
intellectual disability
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Summary:The employability of the intellectually challenged has received little attention in the past. In order to fill this research gap, the present study was undertaken. The study is centered on the experiences of six intellectually challenged individuals who received employability training at a non-governmental organization. A focus group discussion along with a case study was conducted. The researchers employed the Rigorous and Accelerated Data Reduction (RADaR) technique to analyze the data from the focus group discussion. Results from both the focus group discussion and the case study revealed that the training program has had a significant impact on the lives of the participants and has aided them in becoming economically empowered and independent.
ISSN:1744-6309
DOI:10.1177/17446295231171198