| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 勞工關係學系暨研究所 === 99 === According to statistics obtained by the Ministry of Interior, the total number of persons with disabilities (excluding vegetables) is 1.07 million and 1 thousand. For persons over the age of 15 and under the age of 65, the number is 614,053. 163,112 of these persons are currently in the labor force and the unemployed population is 34,176, the labor participation rate for persons with disabilities is 32.13%. Compared to the 57.9% labor force participation rate of the general population (statistic provided by Accounting and Statistics department) the participation rate of persons with in the labor force participation rate is rather low.
In an attempt to improve the employment stability of disabled job-seekers, the author attempts to identify problems of the handicapped job-seekers by using Social Network Analysis. The author considers the perspectives of the employment specialist, the disabled person, and the employers. Supported employment or employment opportunity provided by family and friends are among the social factors; the author uses the social networks relationship theory to explore whether the disabled's career or job search is affected by social networks.
The study found that all three sides have a tremendous impact on the outcome. The employment specialist is especially important for the success of the disabled. The employment specialist must search and explore for career opportunities for the disabled, as well as play the role of supporter after the disabled has started a career. With the support of the employment assistant, employers are able to understand the disabled’ perspective, and help build a healthy relationship based on trust.
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