Praca w sektorze nowych technologii? Kształcenie dla rynku pracy osób z niepełnosprawnościami
Working in the New Technologies Sector? Education for Employment of People with Disabilities

Author(s): Barbara Gąciarz, Dorota Żuchowska-Skiba
Subject(s): Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: adapting work environment; disabilities in IT; flexibility in the job market; higher education; modern technologies
Summary/Abstract: In the 21st century, economic changes have contributed to the increased significance of moderntechnology sectors, especially in IT, e-commerce, e-marketing, and UX design. The advancementin these industries requires specialized knowledge in programming, design, and technology implementation,opening doors for individuals with various disabilities. New forms of work, particularlyremote work and assistive technologies, enable some individuals with disabilities to participate inthe open job market. However, this necessitates acquiring specialized education and the necessaryskills and competencies for individuals with disabilities. Higher education institutions offer suchopportunities. Therefore, we aim to investigate how graduates working in fields related to emergingtechnologies assess the initiatives and activities undertaken at their universities to preparethem for the workforce.The study encompassed 11 graduates with disabilities and revealed the importance of continuedsupport for educational programs. Facilitating communication between employers and individualswith disabilities emerged as crucial, fostering mutual understanding and enabling a moreaccessible work environment for individuals with disabilities.

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