The main impediments to successful employment are architectural and transportation barriers. Lingering resistance and the lack of understanding of many employers are also contributory factors. Other reasons are family problems, emotional adjustment difficulties, mobility and functional limitations. Complementary programmes benefit the disabled Most government sponsored training programmes have varying educational requirements, such as a high school graduation certificate for computer training. The private agencies often cater for those who fall through the cracks and are willing to accept those without diplomas who show promise of being able to benefit from their programmes.
Government agencies accept students on a definite time schedule.
The private ones have leeway for those who need to stay on for more practice or who require more time to finish the required course. The government and private vocational training agencies in Taiwan complement each other and have the same basic goal. However, the private organisations have a freer hand for innovation, adjustment and flexibility. They also tend to put more emphasis on human development and independent living skills and favour the more severely impaired. Taiwan, more and more disabled persons, irrespective of their level of disabilities, are given opportunities for vocational rehabilitation.