Mackelprang Romel W, Clute Mary Ann
Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access, School of Social Work & Human Services, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington 99004, USA.
J Soc Work Disabil Rehabil. 2009;8(3-4):205-21. doi: 10.1080/15367100903202771.
Employment among persons with disabilities has been chronically low. This complex issue involves historical attitudes and economic and social policies. Out of this complexity, one hopeful solution is emerging. The purpose of this article is to describe the concept and philosophy of universal access, a paradigm and blueprint for building employment success. The application of universal access eliminates many environmental obstacles that prevent persons with disabilities from working. Once a work environment is set up to be universally accessible, few modifications are needed, regardless of employee characteristics. Social workers, in particular, will find its philosophy compatible with their values and perspectives.
残疾人的就业率长期处于低位。这个复杂的问题涉及历史态度以及经济和社会政策。在这种复杂性之中，一个充满希望的解决方案正在浮现。本文的目的是描述通用设计的概念和理念，这是构建就业成功的一种模式和蓝图。通用设计的应用消除了许多阻碍残疾人工作的环境障碍。一旦工作环境设置为通用可达，无论员工特征如何，几乎都无需进行调整。特别是社会工作者，会发现其理念与他们的价值观和观点相符。
