Actual Situation and Problems of Agricultural Employment Support Activities for Persons with Disabilities

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status and problems of employment support activities for people with disabilities engaged in agriculture. Factor analysis revealed that the supporters provide “direct guidance,” “network construction,” “work environment improvement,” and “mediation.” In addition, factor scores were used to classify supporters into four types, of which supporters who actively engaged in all activities received no reward. Supporters who did nothing also had little knowledge or experience about people with disabilities.