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Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Rosemary Lysaght, Ph.D. OTR, OT Reg (ON)Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz, M.Sc., Director,
SEO CURA in IDCarole Morrison, B.A., Project Coordinator,
SEO CURA in ID
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Work plays a central role in the lives of many persons with ID
Most workers with ID are looking for the same rewards from work as other people: enhanced income, social interaction, and to stay busy
Employment rates for people with ID are low, estimated at anywhere from 9 – 28%
The majority of jobs held the SEO region are part-time in the service industry
Many individuals hold volunteer positions in addition to, or instead of, paid work
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
What is the meaning of productivity to people with ID? What rewards are associated with productivity?
What factors reduce satisfaction with participation?
Is there a difference in the benefits derived from paid and unpaid work?
What roles do choice and self determination play in selecting productive roles for this population?
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Screening interviews with 43 individuals to collect basic demographics, nature of work
Subjects were recruited through through agencies that provide employment placement and training programs for adults with ID
Interviews with 25 subjects (15 male/10 female) 16 held paid jobs 16 held volunteer jobs 7 held both paid and unpaid positions
Interviews recorded and transcribed Qualitative analysis to identify key
themes relative to research questions
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Paid workers were slightly older than those who worked as volunteers only (average paid = 33.6 yrs, volunteer = 30.7 yrs)
Job titles were similar for paid and unpaid work
Paid workers worked an average of 12.3 hrs/week, unpaid 6 hrs/week
Most positions were obtained with the help of agency staff and/or parents
Awareness of jobs was narrow, often arising from social contacts and familiar locations
Many respondents had a hard time stating what they would choose to do beyond the current job
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
The primary motivators for both paid and unpaid workers were socialization, learning new skills, staying busy, and making a contribution. Both groups saw pay as important.
Main dislikes were high work demands, distasteful work conditions (e.g. cold, rain, smell), stress on the job, boredom, feeling left out, and low (or no) pay.
Other factors like transportation and disability income rules limited the amount of work people did
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Transportation; travel during bad weather
Job prospects limited due to physical and mental limitations
Lack of training No opportunity for advancement Can’t get enough hours/pension
rules don’t allow them to work more
Rosemary Lysaght is an Occupational Therapist and
Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation
Therapy at Queens University. Her area of clinical and research expertise relates to productivity roles in adults, including the integration of people with intellectual or
acquired disabilities into competitive work
settings, and environmental
accommodation of disability. She also holds a degree in
program evaluation, and has been involved in research, teaching and consultation in
this area.
Stronger efforts at broadening the skill base and career awareness of youth with ID will enhance vocational choice
Disincentives to employment should be explored to increase opportunities for paid work
The role of volunteerism as a productivity option should be further explored and understood
To achieve satisfaction the job match should ensure Competence Congruence with individual interests Appropriate inclusion & social reinforcement