Inclusive Entrepreneurship Model for Person with Disabilities: A critical reflection

Rohana Ngah; Junainah  Junid; Hasni  Abdullah; Muhammad  Khalique

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4578

Authors

Rohana Ngah Dept of Entrepreneurship & Marketing Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Junainah Junid Dept of Entrepreneurship & Marketing Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Hasni Abdullah Dept of Economics & Financial Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muhammad Khalique Mirpur University of Science & Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i23.4578

Keywords:

Persons with Disabilities, Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Reflection, Malaysia

Abstract

Persons with Disabilities are one of the marginalized communities that struggle economically and socially. Entrepreneurship has been considered one of the best options; however, PWDs need help in their business journey. The study investigates factors of the inclusive entrepreneurship model of Persons with Disabilities through their reflection. A focus group semi-structured interview was conducted with ten selected PWDs based on their entrepreneurship experience. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Findings show that psychological issues and social discrimination are major entrepreneurship obstacles. Therefore, entrepreneurship programs for PWDs should be more disabled-friendly and focus on their physical and emotional needs.

Author Biography

Rohana Ngah, Dept of Entrepreneurship & Marketing Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Associate Professor at Malaysian Academy of SME and Entrepreneurship Department (MASMED), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam

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