Factors Impacting Employment Opportunities and Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities in Nepal

Abstract

This study was undertaken to analyze the factors impacting employment opportunities and outcomes of People with disabilities (PWDs). Also, to measure the satisfaction level of employed PWDs on their current work. The study has collected the required information and data from 200 PWDs using a purposive sampling method. Logistics regression analysis was carried out to analyze the factors impacting employment opportunities and outcomes of PWDs. Likert scale analysis was carried out to measure the satisfaction level of employed PWDs with their current work. The study found that the age at which disability onset, marital status, family size, years of schooling, severity, and access to assistive devices had a significant association with employment of PWDs. Fewer employed PWDs (7.7%) had permanent work status. However, most of the employed PWDs were satisfied with their current work. The family support and level of education of PWDs were the major predictors of employment. The study recommends providing counselling services to the families of PWDs along with sensitizing concerned stakeholders to improve the well-being and participation of PWDs.