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Capability‐sensitive principles for assistive technology to support young graduates with disabilities in Bangladesh and Kenya into employment.

Authors :
Morris, Lisa‐Dionne
Abu Alghaib, Ola
Northridge, James
Source :
Journal of International Development; Jul2022, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p964-987, 24p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 9 Charts
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Owing to increased inclusion of young people with disabilities into the private sector in Bangladesh and Kenya, there is an urgent need to find alternative ways to support young graduates with a disability in the workplace with assistive technology solutions. The aim of the paper is to identify barriers for private workplace sectors to use assistive technology to support young graduates seeking, maintaining and retaining employment. This qualitative study adopted the research onion design of Saunders et al. Data were collected using interviews and focus group discussions and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that barriers are linked to seven key person‐centred capability themes: the dream, external factors, internal factors, assistive technology vision, strategic design priorities and gaps and assistive actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09541748
Volume :
34
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of International Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158392314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3691