Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Challenges Faced by Persons with Disabilities in the Labor Market

This study aimed to shed light on the difficulties encountered by persons with disabilities (PWD) in the labor market.Despite numerous legislation and laws to ensure diversity in the labor market, PWD do not experience the same access to work opportunities as their counterparts without disabilities.Moreover, this study seeks to investigate employer attitudes towards hiring PWDs, identify the barriers and challenges PWD encounter in employment and their workplace, and analyze proposed solutions from the point of view of experts, specialists in special education and employers.The aim is to identify and recommend a suitable approach and procedure to assist graduated students with disabilities in overcoming the challenges they face when transitioning to the labor market.Data were collected and analyzed through questionnaires and interviews.Based on the employers' responses, five main challenges and obstacles were found to hinder the employment of PWD and prevent them from achieving success in the labor market.The identified challenges include institutional and administrative issues, accessibility and physical barriers, attitudinal, social and cultural obstacles, lack of skills and assistive technology services, and misconceptions surrounding disability inclusion.From the proposed solutions provided by specialists, experts in special education and employers, it is recommended to invest in comprehensive training programs and support will enhance their understanding and empower PWDs with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the job market successfully and achieve remarkable success.