Model of cohesion policy for disabled people in the European and Polish perspective Cover Image

Model polityki spójności na rzecz osób niepełnosprawnych w europejskiej i polskiej perspektywie
Model of cohesion policy for disabled people in the European and Polish perspective

Author(s): Elżbieta Mirewska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Family and social welfare
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: cohesion policy; disability; quality of life of people with disabilities; institutions supporting people with disabilities; the Council of Europe Action Plan for people with disabilities

Summary/Abstract: Countries united in the membership of the Council of Europe in 2006, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the recommendation relating to the implementation of a new model of approach to disability issues. In this model, the concentration of abandoned "on a disabled person as an isolated entity, rather than a coherent, integrated approach which respects human rights, fundamental freedoms and dignity of all people with disabilities. As a result, in many European countries to promote an active policy that allows people with disabilities to control over their own lives. At the same time society has changed the role of the total number of non-governmental organizations, especially organizations of persons with disabilities. They have become partners with governments and people with disabilities, acting on behalf of people with disabilities, service providers or as a source of knowledge and competence. "This partnership between the (government and community organizations), the construction of the cohesion policy for people with disabilities. As far as the Polish system coped with a new model and European recommendations, this article tries to present.

  • Issue Year: 20/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 71-85
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish