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2012

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Andrew Sum

Adult education

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Income Inadequacy Problems Among The Disabled Adult Population In Massachusetts, 2003-2004: Implications For Future State Antipoverty And Workforce Development Policy, Andrew Sum, Ishwar Khatiwada Apr 2012

Income Inadequacy Problems Among The Disabled Adult Population In Massachusetts, 2003-2004: Implications For Future State Antipoverty And Workforce Development Policy, Andrew Sum, Ishwar Khatiwada

Andrew Sum

In our first research report in this series, the findings of the American Community Surveys for calendar years 2003 and 2004 were used to produce a comprehensive profile of the size and demographic/socioeconomic characteristics of the 16-74 year old disabled population of the state. Our second paper provided a detailed description, analysis, and assessment of the labor market behaviors, experiences, and problems of the disabled 16-74 year old population of the state. The paper reviewed the labor force participation behavior, unemployment problems, and employment rates of the 16-74 year old disabled population and compared these findings to those of their …