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Peer reviewedDempsey, Ian; Arthur, Michael – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1998
A study investigated the nature and characteristics of 68 staff working in employment services for people with a disability in New South Wales, Australia. Results indicate higher than usual staff turnover and that 53% had no previous professional experience working with people with a disability. Training needs are emphasized. (CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment Experience, Employment Services, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDempsey, Ian; Arthur, Michael – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2002
This study reports the characteristics, career intentions, and professional development needs of staff from a wide variety of services for people with a disability in New South Wales (Australia). Staff were predominantly female; male staff were unlikely to regard their career futures as being in the disability field; and employers were providing…
Descriptors: Attendants, Career Planning, Disabilities, Foreign Countries
