The Need For Awareness Of The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities
The Need For Awareness Of The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities

Summary/Abstract: The research aims to analyze, from a sociological perspective, the need for awareness of the rights of these persons, among social workers and other professionals. The study is based on a quantitative methodology, which uses a questionnaire applied to a sample of 103 social workers, teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, doctors and other specialists involved in the field of social assistance and socio-medical services, but also a qualitative component. The main objective is to identify the level of knowledge of the rights provided by national and international legislation, as well as how this level of awareness influences the behavior and attitude of specialists in professional practice. The analysis follows the development of the triad: professional experience, specific training and openness to the social inclusion of people with disabilities. The results can help us understand better of the role of social assistance in promoting human rights and to the development of specific training programs that support the application of the principles of inclusion in professional activity. The study method underlines the importance of social construction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing education and training in developing a human rights-based practice for persons with disabilities.

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