Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Journal
Journal Article

The future of work in shaping the employment inclusion of young adults with disabilities: a qualitative study

The world of work is changing and creating challenges and opportunities for the employment inclusion of young people with disabilities. In this article, the perceptions held by young adults with disabilities regarding participation in the future of work are examined. Design/methodology
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Journal Article

The employment quality of persons with disabilities: Findings from a national survey

Labour market integration is a widely accepted strategy for promoting the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities. But what kinds of jobs do persons with disabilities obtain following their integration into the labour market? In this study, we use a novel survey of workers
critical reviews in oncology hematology
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Financial toxicity among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review of educational attainment, employment, and income

To identify, evaluate and summarize the evidence on educational attainment, employment status and income of AYAs surviving cancer. Methods A search of six databases for articles published between 01/01/2010 and 03/31/2022 was performed. Articles with an AYA survivorship population
Applied Psychology
Journal Article

Guidelines for conducting partnered research in applied psychology: An illustration from disability research in employment contexts

The partnered research method, used routinely in other fields, offers great potential to improve the quality and practical use of applied psychology research. Partnered research integrates the perspectives of researchers, knowledge users, people who have lived experience with the attributes
work aging and retirement
Journal Article

Workplace disclosure decisions of older workers wanting to remain employed: A qualitative study of factors considered when contemplating revealing or concealing support needs

Many older workers want to work longer. However, we understand little about the different workplace support needs they may have and whether workers choose to share their needs with others. The objective of this research was to qualitatively examine workplace disclosure-support decisions
Arthritis Care and Research
Journal Article

How does job insecurity and workplace activity limitations relate to rheumatic disease symptom trajectories in young adulthood? A longitudinal study

Workplace and labor market conditions are associated with the health of the working population. A longitudinal study was conducted among young adults with rheumatic disease to examine workplace activity limitations and job insecurity and their relationship with disease symptom trajectories
BMJ Open
Journal Article

Inclusion of young people with disabilities in the future of work: Forecasting workplace, labour market and community-based strategies through an online and accessible Delphi survey protocol

The future of work is expected to transform the nature of work, create unique employment barriers for young people living with disabilities and disrupt pathways to better health. We present a Delphi survey protocol through which we aim to obtain future-oriented strategies that can
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Journal Article

A sensibility assessment of the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT): A tool to help workers with an episodic disability plan

Sensibility refers to a tool’s comprehensiveness, understandability, relevance, feasibility, and length. It is used in the early development phase to begin assessing a new tool or intervention. This study examined the sensibility of the job demands and accommodation planning tool (JDAPT)
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Microlearning

Disability inclusion champions: fostering leadership in workplace accessibility and engagement

Workplace disability inclusion champions play a critical role in enhancing organizational disability confidence and inclusion. But, what is a disability inclusion champion and how can they be identified and supported in your organization? This resource is intended to provide organizational leaders
Arthritis Care and Research
Journal Article

Rheumatic disease disclosure at the early career phase and its impact on the relationship between workplace supports and presenteeism

Young adults with rheumatic disease face challenges communicating health needs, accessing workplace support, and sustaining productivity. Our objective was to examine whether disclosure modifies the relationship between workplace support and presenteeism. Methods An online survey was
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Journal
Journal Article

Development and implementation of a framework for estimating the economic benefits of an accessible and inclusive society

To develop a framework for estimating the economic benefits of an accessible and inclusive society and implement it for the Canadian context. The framework measures the gap between the current situation in terms of accessibility and inclusiveness, and a counterfactual scenario of a fully
Disability and Health Journal
Journal Article

Scanning and synthesizing Canadian policies that address the school-to-work transition of youth and young adults with disabilities

Background Disability faced by a young person can impact the school-to-work transition and shape health and well-being over the life course. Unique barriers to entry and advancement within the labor market that are relevant to young people with disabilities underscore the need for tailored policy
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