Workplace discrimination and Americans with cerebral palsy: The national EEOC ADA research project

Abstract

As part of the National EEOC ADA Research Project, the employment discrimination experience of Americans with cerebral palsy is examined. Researchers compare and contrast the key dimensions of workplace discrimination involving Americans with cerebral palsy and persons with other physical, sensory, and neurological impairments. Specifically, the researchers examine demographic characteristics of the charging parties; the industry designation, location, and size of employers against whom complaints are filed; the nature of discrimination (i.e., type of adverse action) alleged to occur; and the legal outcome or resolution of these complaints. Findings indicate that more allegations of discrimination were derived from persons with cerebral palsy if they were male, less than 39 years of age, and Caucasian. More allegations of discrimination were filed by persons with cerebral palsy when they worked for an employer whose industry designation involved Retail or Services. Finally, allegations involving persons with cerebral palsy were far more common when the complaint involved discrimination directly related to hiring. © 2005 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

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