Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	DeHart, Mary Ellen
URN	etd-06102012-040152
Title	Employers' perceptions of mentally handicapped employees in the horticulture industry
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Horticulture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Relf, Paula Diane Committee Chair Houck, Cherry K. Committee Member Williams, Jerry Michael Committee Member
Keywords	Industrial relations.
Date of Defense	1985-07-15
Availability	restricted
Abstract The horticulture industry offers numerous unskilled and semi-Skilled job opportunities for qualified handicapped individuals. A mail survey of 557 private Virginia ornamental horticultural businesses was conducted to document the employment of handicapped persons and to investigate employers' perceptions of mentally handicapped workers. A response rate of 60% was obtained. Forty-two percent of the respondents reported employing mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped persons. Primary businesses which have employed mentally handicapped workers were associated with grounds maintenance, nursery/garden centers, and golf courses. Overall the employers' perceptions were favorable of the general work habits and entry-level horticultural skill competencies of mentally handicapped persons. This indicated a potential for employment
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