ABSTRACT This study examines the experiences of disabled people in Sri Lanka as they make the transition out of vocational training programmes into employment. This study was carried out using purposive sampling method to select ‘good practice’ cases and semi-structured interviews with 12 disabled people. The study applied thematic analysis to the qualitative data using NVivo software. The disabled people were found to have distinctive employment experiences following vocational training such as gaining work satisfaction, earning and spending income, presenting workability, expanding social relationships, and facing challenges. This study also identified key factors related to the transition process, including skills acquired through training, job opportunities, participants’ strengths and empowerment, supportive environments, and suitable work. These findings have important implications for both policy and practice.

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斯里兰卡残疾人从职业培训过渡到就业的经验：一项探索性研究

摘要 本研究考察了斯里兰卡残疾人从职业培训计划过渡到就业的经历。本研究使用有目的的抽样方法来选择“良好实践”案例和对 12 名残疾人的半结构化访谈。该研究使用 NVivo 软件对定性数据进行了专题分析。残障人在接受职业培训后具有独特的就业经历，如获得工作满意度、收入和支出收入、表现出工作能力、扩大社会关系、面临挑战等。该研究还确定了与过渡过程相关的关键因素，包括通过培训获得的技能、工作机会、参与者的优势和赋权、支持性环境和合适的工作。