1. BITSE Research Results Anna Froggatt Job Facilitator QDS

2. Introduction Sheltered Workshop SettingSheltered Workshop Setting Mild to Moderate level of I.DMild to Moderate level of I.D Employment DevelopmentEmployment Development

3. Barriers to Employment Attitudes / PerceptionsAttitudes / Perceptions Insufficient SupportsInsufficient Supports Economic ReasonsEconomic Reasons Lack of Training / ResourcesLack of Training / Resources Transport RelianceTransport Reliance Health IssuesHealth Issues Administrative IssuesAdministrative Issues

4. Attitudes / Perceptions Lack of ConfidenceLack of Confidence Higher Expectations from EmployersHigher Expectations from Employers Unsupportive co-workersUnsupportive co-workers

5. Insufficient Supports Lack of Home Support – Parental ReluctanceLack of Home Support – Parental Reluctance Difficulty Decision MakingDifficulty Decision Making Little Support in Workplace – Lack of InitiativeLittle Support in Workplace – Lack of Initiative

6. Economic Reasons Fewer Jobs AvailableFewer Jobs Available Huge Response to any Job Advertised – PWD not consideredHuge Response to any Job Advertised – PWD not considered Less Government Sponsored Courses (FAS)Less Government Sponsored Courses (FAS) Employers have cut workforce – Increased workloadEmployers have cut workforce – Increased workload

7. Lack of Training / Resources Literacy / Monetary Understanding EssentialLiteracy / Monetary Understanding Essential Specific training required for desired jobsSpecific training required for desired jobs Staff cutbacks – Reduction in supportStaff cutbacks – Reduction in support

8. Transport & Health Issues State funded taxis – No knowledge of Public TransportState funded taxis – No knowledge of Public Transport Availability of Public Transport in Rural AreasAvailability of Public Transport in Rural Areas Pre-existing Health Conditions such as Epilepsy or ObesityPre-existing Health Conditions such as Epilepsy or Obesity

9. Administrative Issues Benefit TrapBenefit Trap Parental ReluctanceParental Reluctance Fear of Losing Place in WorkshopFear of Losing Place in Workshop

10. Conclusions Better Support Network neededBetter Support Network needed More Information for Parents re: Rights and EntitlementsMore Information for Parents re: Rights and Entitlements Self-AdvocacySelf-Advocacy Promotion of Independent TravelPromotion of Independent Travel More Parental Support in lieu of Job CoachMore Parental Support in lieu of Job Coach

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