Aktywność zawodowa osób z niepełnosprawnościami w kontekście modeli niepełnosprawności
Economic activity of people with disabilities in the context of disability models

Author(s): Rafał Maciąg
Subject(s): Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: disability models; economic activity; family of person with disability; ICF classification; medical certification; people with disabilities
Summary/Abstract: In Poland, there are quite low rates of economic activity and employment of disabled peoplecompared to other European countries. Aim. The aim of the chapter is to indicate the reasonsfor the low economic activity rate in Poland in the context of theoretical models of disability.Problem. The prevailing attitudes in society are favorable towards social security, including thetendency to remain on a pension. The medical certification system is focused on the assessmentof body functions, which is not conducive to referral to work, and the rehabilitation system isdispersed and unclear to patients. Method. The chapter includes a research review, literature analysisof the subject and official data. Results and conclusions. System of economic activity supportedby the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People does not meet expectations. Theindividual (medical) model of disability persists, strengthened by family care for a person withdisability. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), whichis used in many countries and regions to assess work ability, is not implemented in Poland. Toencourage changes decision-makers, doctors and employers, a broad discussion is needed on theuse of procedures necessary to assess the potential of people with disabilities.

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