Parental satisfaction on vocational rehabilitation services for adults’ with intellectual disability

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International Journal of Development Research

Parental satisfaction on vocational rehabilitation services for adults’ with intellectual disability

Abstract: 

The purpose of the study is to measure the parental satisfaction on vocational rehabilitation services for adults’ with intellectual disability. A survey was carried out on a sample of 60 parents’ (42 mothers’ and 18 fathers’) of adults’ with mild, moderate and severe intellectual disability, between the age ranges of 18 to 40 years. The sample was drawn from residential and non- residential Vocational rehabilitation centers situated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. A Parental Satisfaction Tool (PST) was developed by the investigator to measure the parental satisfaction on vocational rehabilitation services. A Questionnaire was administered to the parents for collecting the data. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the parents expressed high satisfaction level on the services provided by the vocational staff, as the staff is preparing the adults with intellectual disability for open employment to lead them an independent life. Further, results indicated that majority of the parents who are above fifty-eight years have expressed more satisfaction on training and employment opportunities provided for their adults’ with intellectual disability. It was observed from the study that both fathers’ and mothers’ have expressed dissatisfaction with respect to accommodation and inadequate transport facilities provided by the vocational training centers. Education and occupation of the parents was not found as a significant factor with respect to parents’ satisfaction on vocational rehabilitation services. Similar results were found with respect to adults’ age, gender, level of retardation and type of vocational rehabilitation centers. The Placement is an integral part of Vocational rehabilitation center’s total program. Hence quality services should be provided by the vocational training center. The adult trainees should be referred to jobs in the community to lead an independent life.

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