Beliefs and Perceptions Toward the Employability of People With Intellectual Disabilities in Spain

• In Event: Poster Session 5
  In Poster Session: Special Education Research SIG Poster Session

Abstract

This study describes and compares the beliefs and perceptions about the employability of people with intellectual disability (PID) of 118 families, 54 professionals and 60 young/adults with intellectual disability belonging to a non governmental association for people with ID in the Valencian Community (Spain). Surveys, interviews and focus groups were used as data collection techniques. Results indicate that families, professionals and people with ID have different views and expectations on employability. Implications for practice are proposed.

Authors

• Cristina M. Cardona, University of Alicante

• José M. Gómez-Puerta, University of Alicante