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For people with ADB, participation in society is not a given, and work is a key aspect of societal participation. A literature search was conducted in Web of Science, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO via Ovid. The studies included involved people with ADB, results on labor market participation, and a description of at least one facilitator or barrier. Of 2,548 articles identified, 13 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, 90 facilitators and 66 barriers were identified. 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