Table 3
Barriers which discourage people with learning limitations from looking for work

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Barrier percent
Training is not adequate 28.0
Would lose some or all of current income 20.5
Would lose all or some of additional supports (i.e. housing or drug plan) 18.4
Have been a victim of discrimination 18.3
Worry about being isolated by other workers on the job 16.2
Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006.