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The Meaning of Competitive Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Paid employment contributes significantly to the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. Despite supportive policies, finding and keeping a job remains difficult.

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The AWVB explored what makes work meaningful for this group. The findings are presented in this factsheet.

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