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MA/PhD Theses Abstracts of Current Students & Alumni |
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Barcelona, Deanna . 2001. Vocational Rehabilitation in Florida: An Anthropological Perspective of the Employment of People with Disabilities.
Abstract: This thesis is
an exploration of disability from an anthropological perspective. It
presents the contributions of anthropology to disability studies and
looks at the relationship between these two disciplines and their implications
for positive change. In particular, it focuses on the employment of people
with disability through an assessment of vocational rehabilitation (VR)
in the State of Florida. The study centers around an internship with
the Occupational Access and Opportunity Commission (OAOC) – a result
of recent legislative changes in the VR delivery system. There is also
considerable coverage of policy with a review of relevant disability
and rehabilitation law, and an assessment of Senate Bill 230, the law
that created the OAOC. Data collection consists of participant observation,
review of existing documents, and consumer and expert interviews. The
research questions seek to discover the demographics, perspectives, work
experience, definitions of disability, and awareness of legislative changes
by the consumers vocational rehabilitation in Florida. Through qualitative
data analysis, recommendations and suggestions are made for improvement
of state services that provide employment assistance to Floridians with
disabilities.
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