The Socio-economic Situation of Disabled People in Poland
The Socio-economic Situation of Disabled People in Poland

Summary/Abstract: Statistical data show that the problem of disability has a wide social dimension in Poland. Addressing the problem requires not only the strong involvement of the appropriate organizations but also the cooperation of numerous state-run institutions. It was anticipated that Poland’s joining the EU in 2005 would improve life for the country’s disabled population. The European Union coordinates and often even imposes the establishment of anti-discriminatory life conditions for all individuals and social groups in member countries. In seeking equal opportunities for all people, the EU attaches great importance to eliminating both the social and labour barriers the disabled face. The aim of the paper is to analyze the socio-economic situation of Polish households with disabled persons relative to other households for the years 1999−2009. The analysis shows that the disparity between these social groups not only did not decrease, but actually increased slightly.

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