What the Public Thinks

About Community Disability Services Careers
Of the 800 Albertans we spoke to:

• 78% of those in rural areas or towns


• 66% in Edmonton


• 69% in Calgary

said they would recommend a career in community disability services.

About Community Disability Services Careers
Of those we asked, two-thirds (65%) gave positive reasons, recommending community disability services as a career for reasons such as:

• important job/necessary for the community


• rewarding job/noble career


• good way to help people

Why People Stay in Community Disability Services Jobs
People in the community Public Attitude Research Paper profession stay in their jobs because:

• the work is rewarding


• hours are flexible

How can we communicate these advantages and attract more people to the field?

Documents (available in .pdf format)

Public Attitude Research Paper (.pdf)

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