Empowerment of People with Disabilities: A Case Study in Private Sector Occupational Promotion for People with Disabilities in the Mekong Basin (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand)
Keywords:
People with disabilities, Empowerment for people with disabilities, and Greater Mekong Sub-regionAbstract
This paper examines the empowerment of people with disabilities in the private sector in the Mekong Basin region consisting of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand (CLMVT). Using qualitative research methodologies, this paper aims to discern the managerial processes and procedures as well as troubleshooting strategies of private enterprises in promoting and developing careers for people with disabilities. Data was collected by in-depth interviews, from individuals from 5 private sector companies for people with disabilities and 15 people with disabilities. Data was analyzed using content analysis.
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31-05-2020
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Wichaidit, T. (2020). Empowerment of People with Disabilities: A Case Study in Private Sector Occupational Promotion for People with Disabilities in the Mekong Basin (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand). Journal of Social Work, 28(1), 101–116. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/swjournal/article/view/225084
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