| Author: | Fung, Ching-man Jenny |
| Title: | The perception of supported employment for disabled persons in a laundry shop : a study on workers and staff's perspectives |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Subject: | People with disabilities -- Employment -- China -- Hong Kong -- Case studies Vocational rehabilitation -- China -- Hong Kong -- Case studies Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations |
| Department: | Multi-disciplinary Studies Department of Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Pages: | viii, 107 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Supported employment has been implemented in Hong Kong since 1988 by the Social Welfare Department as a pilot project to increase employment opportunities for people with disability. Among the four common operational models for supported employment used in Hong Kong, a laundry shop operated under the model of Small Business Effort is chosen as the focus for this study. This is an exploratory study to investigate the perception of supported employment among the disabled workers and staff in a laundry shop. It aims to find out how the workers perceived the service and the reasons for using it. It also attempts to describe the impact of such service on the staff and disabled workers. This study employed qualitative methods including focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews and participant observations. The data was analysed by inductive method through the process of coding, content analysis and triangulation to uncover patterns and themes, and eventually derive meaning from all information to gain an in-depth understanding of the service. The findings indicated that both clients and staff shared some but different viewpoints on the existing service, including the service needs, expectations and underlying reasons for working in the Supported Employment Unit. It was found that the staff, workers and workers' families had different agenda in perceiving the service. However, the whole supported employment unit was under great control of the staff. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b14421914.pdf | For All Users (off-campus access for PolyU Staff & Students only) | 3.22 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Copyright Undertaking
As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:
- I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
- I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
- I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.
By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/2165