Patterns of Workplace Discrimination Across Broad Categories of Disability

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2018

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was twofold: (1) to explore patterns of discrimination in relation to broad basis categories of disability, known as basis categories and (2) to investigate patterns of discrimination between allegations derived from charging parties with sensory impairments versus those with non-sensory impairments. Basis categories included: physical impairments, behavioral impairments, neurological impairments, and sensory impairments.

Research Methods: Database mining, descriptive analysis as well as Pearson's Chi-square analyses were utilized to compare broad basis categories.

Results: In general, regardless of disability type individuals experience the highest frequency and proportion of workplace discrimination in the areas of termination and reasonable accommodations. However, there are significant difference between the workplace discrimination experiences of the four broader groups.

Conclusions: Noteworthy differences exist regarding the experience of workplace discrimination between basis categories of disability, especially with respect to sensory impairment.

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© 2018 American Psychological Association

Publication Title

Rehabilitation Psychology

DOI

http://doi.org/10.1037/rep0000227

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