The Challenges and Supports for Career Development of Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rahmi, Iftita and Rulanggi, Rulanggi (2021) The Challenges and Supports for Career Development of Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Annual International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. pp. 25-33. ISSN 2685-273X

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Abstract

Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The implementation of social and physical distancing made workers with disabilities have to face many challenges at work. This affects the career development of PwD. This study used a case study method to identify various challenges and support needed in the career development of PwD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were obtained by purposive sampling method. Data collection was done by semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was carried out with a 2-step coding process. The results of this study showed the challenges for career development of PwD were their personal characteristics (e.g., type and severity of their disability), disempowering family, limited access to education and vocational training, insufficient health care and facilities, discrimination, and negative stigma at the workplace. The support needed for career development of PwD were opportunities to access higher education and vocational training, supportive family, co-workers, and workplace environment. The results of this study offer an evaluation to stakeholders thus that they can provide adequate accessibility for PwD at work.

Item Type:	Artikel
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Challenges, Support, Career Development, Persons with Disabilities, Pandemic COVID-19.
Subjects:	A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Divisions:	Universitas Pembangunan Jaya
Depositing User:	Alexandro Andika
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2023 02:03
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2023 02:03
URI:	http://eprints.upj.ac.id/id/eprint/5795

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