Inclusion of people with disabilities: employability analysis

Abstract

This article deals with the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor market, addressing historical, legislative and social aspects, mainly in relation to the discrimination faced by these workers. International normative instruments governing the rights of persons with disabilities are important, as they recognize their character as human rights and not only prohibit them from being discriminated against but also ensure the exercise of all rights in a full, equitable and accessible manner. The article addresses the concept of what a person with a disability is, demonstrating its constant evolution and the advancement of the disability paradigm that is not limited to the person, but rather its interaction with the barriers imposed by the environment and society. The United Nations (UN) points out that there are at least 1 billion people with disabilities in the world and that the global employment rate of people with disabilities is 36% while that of people without disabilities is 60% and in this sense, the article also contains data from other official surveys. When it appears that the first world report on people with disabilities at the United Nations was carried out only in 2018, it is clear how important it is to address the issue, not only through theoretical studies, but mainly to seek the implementation of actions that fact include people with disabilities in society, the right to work being an important instrument of social and economic emancipation so that they can exercise their rights with their dignity.