ERIC Number: EJ1477948
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-2168-6653
EISSN: EISSN-2168-6661
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Employer and Employee Experiences with Workplace Flexibility and ADA Title I Implementation: A Scoping Review
Mariana Garcia-Torres; Robert Gould; Sarah Parker Harris; Josephine Abelleira; Annette Malakoff; Robin Jones
Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, v39 n1 p1-16 2025
Background: The objective of the study is to identify emergent flexible arrangements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I implementation strategies that support disability inclusion in the workplace. Objective: Despite the increase in awareness of flexible workplace arrangements, research regarding flexible arrangements for workers with disabilities is limited. The use of flexibility in the workplace, in conjunction with ADA Title I implementation, has been identified as a necessary employment strategy for many individuals with disabilities. Method: A scoping review was conducted to identify the current state of evidence related to the ADA and flexible arrangements and workplaces. Findings: Findings revealed five categories of common flexible arrangements. Facilitators included autonomy, communication, and supportive/educated employers and coworkers. Barriers included limited physical presence, type of work, and ADA limitations. Conclusions: Flexibility can be an important accommodation to support employment for individuals with disabilities. Further research is warranted to determine outcomes of flexible arrangement utilization and the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Federal Legislation, Disabilities, Employers, Employees, Accessibility (for Disabled), Employment, Work Environment
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90DPAD0012
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