Research to date indicates that people with disabilities are responsive to some incentives and disincentives. Several countries use incentives, such as wage training and accommodations subsidies to promote the employment of persons with disabilities. Employment quota systems are used in some nations, as well as specific job retention programs and set asides. Tax credits, subsidies, and employment training are also used. In Israel, an exceptionally high rate of employment of persons with disabilities reflects that nation's emphasis on retraining and employment, particularly of those people who have served in the military.
Opposing philosophies are in effect in different countries.
Quotas are used in Egypt, Germany, Japan and Poland. Other countries, like the U.S. and Great Britain use an equal employment, civil rights model. The data set is obviously dynamic and complex, and a source from which it is difficult to draw incontrovertible conclusions. Recognizing these complexities, the project is drawing up possible research questions, instructions and information on methods for template research geared to interest other researchers in the analytical process. In the Fall of 1997, the project brought together 30 experts from around the world to critique the template and related methodology.