Poverty, Disability, and Employment

@article{Abidi2014PovertyDA,
  title={Poverty, Disability, and Employment},
  author={Javed Abidi and Dorodi Sharma},
  journal={Career Development for Exceptional Individuals},
  year={2014},
  volume={37},
  pages={60 - 68}
}
The worldwide problems of disability, poverty, and unemployment stem out of the interaction of multiple factors including social stigma, stereotypes, lack of access to physical infrastructure, information, and enabling environments. Given this, a singular approach toward tackling these interrelated issues falls short. This article attempts to highlight the correlation of poverty, disability, and employment through the linkages with education, accessibility, legislative and policy changes, and… 
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