e-Pedagogium 2015, 15(2):114-122 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2015.022

People with physical disabilities on the labour market - abilities required for work self-fulfilment

Lucie Procházková
PhDr. Lucie Procházková, Ph.D., Institute for Research in Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, Masarykovy University, Poříčí 31a, 603 00 Brno, Czech Republic, E-mail: prochazkova.lucie@ped.muni.cz

Finding success on the labour market by people with disabilities is influenced by several factors: their readiness and motivation, the available opportunities, the attitudes of employers and the society, as well as the preparedness of the labour market and the work environment to incorporate them into the work stream. Social and economic advancements demand that the youth be equipped with skills and competences contributing to their full-fledged integration.

Objectives: The aim of the research presented herein was to ascertain the experience of people with physical disabilities with the labour market (work conditions, job search reasons, obstacles, etc.).

Methods: The main technique of the qualitative research was a semi-structured interview. Participants were people with congenital and acquired restricted mobility (here as a result of multiple sclerosis) with work experience. Based on the obtained information, we formulated the skills and competences that can be seen as necessary for employment in the 21st century.

Results: The barriers experienced by people with disabilities in the work environment arise from their disabilities as well as the attitudes of their employers, their openness and friendliness. The overall attitude of the society towards people with disabilities is also perceived as significant.

Keywords: work experience, work self-fulfilment, skills and competences, people with disabilities, attitudes, obstacles

Published: April 1, 2015  Show citation

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Procházková, L. (2015). People with physical disabilities on the labour market - abilities required for work self-fulfilment. e-Pedagogium, 15(2), 114-122. doi: 10.5507/epd.2015.022
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