BIAŁE PLAMY W BADANIACH SYTUACJI OSÓB SŁABO- I NIESŁYSZĄCYCH NA RYNKU PRACY W POLSCE
WHITE SPOTS IN RESEARCH ON THE SITUATION OF HARD-OF-HEARING AND DEAF PEOPLE IN THE POLISH LABOR MARKET

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the situation of deaf and hard of hearing people in the Polish labor market by reviewing existing research, identifying key barriers, and highlighting areas for further study. It applies a literature review of scientific articles, monographs, and public reports from Statistics Poland, BAEL, and the 2021 National Census, combined with data analysis and critical source synthesis. Sources were selected with keywords and cover Polish, English, and French publications. The analysis reveals major gaps in quantitative and qualitative data and identifies employment barriers such as communication difficulties, employer prejudice, systemic issues (benefits trap, unprepared education and certification), limited job options, and inflexible support. The study notes the omission of sign language as a research variable and internal diversity within the d/Deaf community. The article critically synthesizes "blind spots" in Polish research and statistics on this group's economic situation. It recommends comprehensive, representative, and qualitative studies considering communication language, gender, and education. Monitoring new economic activities like self-employment and referencing international literature for a more flexible, inclusive support system are also advised.

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