Evaluating social investment in disability policy

What is it about?

This study shows that in a context of declining social support, active labor market policies decrease rather than increase the employment opportunities of disabled people. Conversely, measures for facilitation in daily life predict greater employment chances, as do measures for sheltered work.

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Why is it important?

These findings raise questions over the value of social investment for disabled persons—and underline the need to overcome broader barriers in the labour market and in society.