Integration of disabled persons into the competitive labour market. Whant incentives work?

We explore 25 literature reviews and experimental studies on interventions that (could) successfully lead to the integration of disabled persons into the competitive labour market. In spite of the wide scope of health conditions and background characteristics of disabled persons, we are able to identify several ‘incentive boosters’: (1) work modifications and employer support; (2) empowerment of, and interaction between the disabled person, the family (in case of severe disabilities), the employer, and other stakeholders; (3) communication, information and the role of counsellors or intermediaries; and (4) engagement, facilitated by previous positive experiences and stories. Employers, when engaged, depend on case managers, intermediaries, networks and employer representatives, for trusted (informal) sources of information to facilitate disability employment. We conclude with recommendations for case managers, intermediaries and advocacy groups to encourage the take-up of interventions among employers that integrate disabled persons in the competitive labour market.status: Published onlin