Employment Readiness and Workplace Integration Policies for Autistic Canadians

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dc.contributor.advisorZwicker, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorAhmed, Ohi
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-27T22:26:01Z
dc.date.available2025-01-27T22:26:01Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-29
dc.description.abstractThis research explores the employment readiness and workplace integration policies for Canadians experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite existing frameworks, Autistic individuals face significant employment barriers, including low participation rates and underutilization of their skills. This research utilized a rapid review and statistical analysis of the Worktopia dataset to explore employment policies and barriers for Autistic Canadians alongside organizational strategies and training programs. The combined qualitative and quantitative findings highlight potential avenues for policy development and the gradual improvement of employability for this population. The findings underscore the need for tailored opportunities and synchronized federal and provincial policies to create supportive employment environments for Autistic individuals. Key recommendations include reforming the Employment Insurance (EI) system to incentivize employers, implementing a robust data governance framework for informed policymaking, and enhancing Human Resource Management (HRM) practices to accommodate Autistic employees. By addressing these areas, including issues concerning HRM and EI, Canada can improve the employment prospects and quality of life for Autistic individuals, benefiting both the individuals themselves and the broader economy.
dc.identifier.citationAhmed, O. (2024). Employment Readiness and Workplace Integration Policies for Autistic Canadians (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/120594
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.departmentSchool of Public Policy
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Graduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectEmployment
dc.subjectWorkplace accommodation
dc.subjectAutistic Canadians
dc.subjectFederal Policies
dc.subjectProvincial Policies
dc.subjectHuman Resources Management
dc.titleEmployment Readiness and Workplace Integration Policies for Autistic Canadians
dc.typeReport
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
ucalgary.scholar.levelGraduate
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