How disability affects the schooling and labor of the youngsters in Brazil

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how discrimination and activity limitations caused by disability may affect both education and work of young people aged 15 to 24 years old. In order to do so, the data from the National Health Survey of 2013 as well as the Multino-mial Logit Model were used to calculate the probabilities of having young people studying, working or looking for a job. The results showed that disability, particularly intellectual disability, usually contributes to decreasing school attendance and participation in the labor market. However, some exceptions have been observed, such as in the case of visually impaired and physically disabled young people without limitations in performing usual activities who are, therefore, more likely to work. In addition, men who are hearing impaired and show activity limitations are more likely to study. These results may be related with special education policies and job quotas for people with disabilities.