Only Sharing: Call for participants in Research on Disability and Workplace Experiences
Dear Colleagues and Friends, My name is Amar Pawar, a PhD research candidate at the Centre for Political Studies (CPS) at JNU, New Delhi. My current research focuses on how people with disabilities engage with stakeholders (government, non-governmental organizations, and private companies) in areas like higher education, employment, and disability policies. I have received ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Research Board (IERB) from my institution, to conduct this research. I am seeking individuals with disabilities currently employed in the public or private sector to participate in in-depth, one-on-one interviews (Online through Google Meet or Zoom or WhatsApp call or Offline (for participants from Delhi as per their convenience). Through these interviews, I aim to understand the everyday workplace barriers you encounter, such as those related to infrastructure, attitudes, and resource related and your navigation through it. Confidentiality is assured. Your name and any other identifying information with you will be anonymized to protect your privacy and confidentiality as guided by ethical research principles. About Me: I am a Person with Disability (Low Vision) myself. My interest in this research stems from my personal experiences and involvement with various Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs). I have actively participated in discussions on disability rights, including the 2024 election disability manifesto at National Disability Network (NDN) meetings. Additionally, I have worked with universities and colleges to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Who can Participate? I welcome people with diverse disabilities (both government-recognized and self-identified) who work in various sectors, both public and private. While the following is not an exhaustive list, it provides some examples of potential employers employing Persons with Disabilities: • Public Sector: Central and State governments (Group A, B, and C positions), Public Banking Sector (clerical and officer cadres), Railways (various cadres and positions). • Private Sector: Multinational companies, Self-employed individuals, Medium and small-sized enterprises employing PwDs, professional job holders working with companies or independently such as Lawyers, Doctor’s, Teaching faculties in school and colleges, Engineers etc How to Participate: If you are interested in participating in an interview or have any queries regarding it, you can contact me conveniently through: • WhatsApp Message or Text: 9013254023 (between 1 PM and 10 PM) • Phone Call: 9013254023 (between 1 PM and 10 PM) • Email: [email protected] Upon, your confirmation to be interviewed, I will schedule our interview with mutual convenience and will further share the informed consent form for your approval. Interviews can be conducted online via Google Meet, Zoom, or WhatsApp call if you are not a resident of Delhi city as per your convenience. Reasonable Accommodations: Please let me know if you require any specific reasonable accommodations during the interview process to ensure your full participation. I am committed to addressing your diverse needs. Your participation in this research will contribute valuable insights that can help my research in working on the subject of Disability and Employment, to understand the experiences of disabled individuals in workplaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Amar Pawar -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAFL6VgKt-9h81qD_Fd0XxaBzAfJCXw3xSPe6xa6xcubwYLYXCA%40mail.gmail.com.
