Disability and self-directed employment
Subtitle: business development models
By: edited by Aldred H. Neufeldt, Alison L. Albright.
Contributors: Neufeldt, Aldred H.; Albright, Alison L. 1961-
Publisher: Captus University Publications; International Development Research Centre
Published: 1998
Place of publication: North York, Ont., Canada; Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Language: eng
Number of pages: 348
Subjects: People with disabilities -- Vocational guidance.; Self-employed people with disabilities.; People with disabilities -- Economic conditions.; New business enterprises.
Description: "Be it the result of blatant discrimination, or a narrow focus by policymakers or professionals, historically we have been led to believe there are only two options for people with disabilities: reliance on familial assistance plus social safety nets, or wage employment. However, there is another possibility: self-directed employment - people with disabilities owning their own businesses. Disability and Self-directed Employment is the first comprehensive exploration of this alternative. It began as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons was coming to a close, with the question: "What international initiative could also serve as a lasting benefit to persons with disabilities in all parts of the world?" The answer is this thorough study of systematic approaches intended to aid in the creation of self-directed employment for disabled people."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-338) and index.