MOŻLIWOŚCI DOSKONALENIA AKTYWNOŚCI SPOŁECZNO-ZAWODOWEJ OSÓB Z NIEPEŁNOSPRAWNOŚCIĄ
POSSIBILITIES OF IMPROVING SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Summary/Abstract: The article addresses the problems related to vocational preparation, which is the crucial factor of professional activity of people with disabilities. It shows that professional activity of disabled people depends upon qualifications obtained during the process of vocational preparation, and in particular upon skills and professional interests. It also depends on commitment and motivation for work as well as cooperation of disabled people and the community. The article suggests tasks improving educational and vocational areas in the education system and in the labour market. It is also shown that in the process of vocational preparation of people with disabilities, the need to create a comprehensive specialist system, which would increase the rate of employment and professional activity in the open labour market should be taken into account. It is pointed out that introducing changes and improving existing solutions in terms of employment and vocational rehabilitation means a larger participation of disabled people in working and social life. Professional activity of disabled people solves basic community-related problems such as integration and reception of disability in working and social life. Theoretical issues presented in the article show solutions improving the system of support of people with disabilities as well as the need to adjust education system to the open and flexible labour market. It is important to improve the process of vocational training as it will make the situation of disabled people better thanks to acquired knowledge and skills, which are in demand in the local labour market. It will make it easier for people with disabilities to find a job, stay in the structure of employment and increase their motivation for professional development and active job searching. The article points out a dysfunction of the system in terms of employment of disabled people in the adjusted labour market. It also indicates the need for cooperation of several entities or to create a support centre, which will offer assistance, and therefore, increase the number of employed disabled people in the open labour market, and on the other hand, enhance their motivation for professional development and active job searching.

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