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000161656 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.1016/j.ridd.2025.105070
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000161656 100__ $$aFajardo-Castro, Leady V.
000161656 245__ $$aDigitalization and integrated employment for persons with intellectual disabilities
000161656 260__ $$c2025
000161656 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000161656 5203_ $$aDigitalization is transforming our world cross-sectionally, affecting the work of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Based on the socio-technical approach, digitalization must respect the employability and quality of life of individuals with ID. Aims. This research analyzed the challenges and identified the opportunities stemming from digitalization for integrated employment. Methods and procedures.
We conducted two studies. Building on the grounded theory, we analyzed the content of semi-structured interviews (Study 1) using three information sources: experts in technology and ID, workers with ID, and team supervisors in which at least one individual with ID works. Second, we implemented a Delphi method (Study 2) with the participation of experts in technology and ID. Results. The results identified three main themes: characteristics of new professional profiles, opportunities generated by digitalization, and support that can promote the autonomy of individuals with ID. Conclusions and implications. Our study emphasized the need to adapt professional profiles, develop necessary skills, and strengthen support systems. This study takes a significant step toward identifying promising practices for adapting to digitalization in integrated employment. Results also highlighted the importance of a coordinated effort involving employers, the third sector, family members, and public administration in promoting integrated employment. What this paper adds
This article presents two research studies examining the relationship between digitalization and integrated employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. First, we analyzed semi-structured interviews conducted with experts in digitalization and intellectual disabilities, individuals with intellectual disabilities currently employed in integrated settings, and team supervisors with at least one team member with intellectual disabilities. Second, we conducted a Delphi study involving experts in digitalization and intellectual disabilities. Overall, digitalization is perceived not as a threat but as an opportunity. Although there are potential risks of job loss, digitalization also offers opportunities to promote integrated employment. These opportunities, identified in our research, will require collaborative efforts from employers, third-sector organizations, family members, and public administration.
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000161656 700__ $$aMartínez-Tur, Vicente
000161656 700__ $$aMoliner, Carolina
000161656 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0898-0480$$aLira, Eva$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000161656 700__ $$aGracia, Esther
000161656 7102_ $$14009$$2740$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Social
000161656 773__ $$g164 (2025), 105070 [16 pp.]$$pRes. dev. disabil.$$tRESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES$$x0891-4222
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