Szczególne uprawnienia osób niepełnosprawnych w zakresie zakazu dyskryminacji
Special rights of persons with disabilities in terms of non-discrimination

Summary/Abstract: Discrimination based on disability is indicated in the Polish legal system as one of the prohibiteddiscrimination criteria. However, the definition of the term “disability” may cause difficulties due tothe differences in the meaning of this term on medical and legal grounds. There are diverse models ofperceiving disability that affect not only its various definitions but also influence the existing formsof assistance and means used to combat discrimination. Limited ability to work makes people withdisabilities particularly vulnerable to discrimination in the sphere of employment. Special rights forpeople with disabilities are aimed at reducing or completely eliminating existing barriers that preventthese persons from fulfilling their social roles. The purpose of this study is to discuss the special rightsof people with disabilities in the sphere of employment, with particular emphasis on the employer’sobligation to provide the disabled person with the necessary reasonable improvements. The analysisof the existing legal solutions leads to the conclusion that further legal and social changes are necessary, with the main emphasis on the elimination of social disability.

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