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Workplace Inclusion for Workers with Disabilities

An Italian Experience

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Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practices

Part of the book series: Studies in Inclusive Education ((STUIE))

Abstract

Work is important for people with disabilities as it may affect their social inclusion (Lysaght et al., 2012) and is associated with better health. In addition, people who are not employed and receive welfare payments are excluded from society and considered dependents by those working in the welfare system.

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    Emanuela Zappella

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Zappella, E. (2017). Workplace Inclusion for Workers with Disabilities. In: Dovigo, F. (eds) Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practices. Studies in Inclusive Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-857-0_11

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