Wednesday 30 May 2018

Workplace dress codes present barriers to people living with disabilities

(University of Missouri-Columbia) According to the US Census, nearly 20 million people of working age live with a disability. While past research has indicated that people living with disabilities face barriers in workplace participation, researchers from the University of Missouri have now found one hindrance to workplace participation for people with disabilities is the lack of appropriate clothing. This barrier increases their stigma and decreases their confidence.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2squEqG

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