Work Place Problems and their Potential Solutions for Persons with Disabilities

Abstract

This research was carried out to find out “Work Place problems and their Potential Solutions for Persons with Disabilities”.  The objectives of the study were:  To analyze the factors that causes problems on public or private sector jobs faced by persons with disabilities at work places. To evaluate the nature of problems faced by the PWDs in public or private sector on the bases of demographics i.e. gender, age, Sector, locality, type of disability and job designation. To find out potential solution based on the opinion of the respondents in public or private sector faced by the weaker section of society.  Opinion regarding the work place problems and their potential solutions for persons with disabilities on the base of demographics i.e. age, gender, qualification, residence, sector, job designation and experience. The study's sample was 30 consisting of 20 males and 10 females. The respondents were chosen from districts i.e. Multan, Khanewal and Muzafarghar. Snow ball sample technique was utilized. To achieve the intended objectives from the persons with disabilities, a self-structured questionnaire comprising of 58 statements was utilized. The data acquired from all 30 participants was analyzed by the researchers of the study using SPSS. Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistical technique i.e. mean, SD, frequency   T.test & One way ANOVA was used. It is recommended that Govt. should improve the policies related to facilitation of person with disabilities at work places. It was recommended that Government should keep the needs of this weaker segment of society on top of the agenda. It was recommended that Government should allocate more resources in the budget, especially for PWD's education, health and employment of those who are living in rural areas and especially in private sector.