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May 9, 2026DisabilitiesOpen Access

Being an Asset or a Liability: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Students with Disabilities Entering the Job Market

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TRTone RistadSHSissel HorghagenJØJørn Østvik

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Overview

Exploratory study investigates stakeholder perspectives on disability, influencing inclusion and disclosure during job market entry.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how various stakeholders perceive disability as individuals transition from higher education to employment.
  • Conducted six workshops for stakeholder dialogue on pathways to work for students with disabilities.
  • Utilized constructivist grounded theory for analysis of diverse stakeholder perceptions.
  • Invited 46 stakeholders from different backgrounds to share their insights on disability.
  • Stakeholders view disabilities as assets, liabilities, or insignificant, influencing inclusion strategies.
  • Perspectives on disability affect disclosure recommendations, ranging from advocacy to concealment.
  • Findings highlight the dual outcomes of both disclosure and concealment on inclusion, showing risks of stigma and exclusion.

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Ristad et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fecf49b9154b0b828764a9https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities6030045
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