Prethodno priopćenje
Are Persons with Disabilities "Invalids"? A question of conceptual nature but also of the need to provide equal opportunities
Marko MARINIĆ
orcid.org/0000-0002-9683-7571
; Institut društvenih znanosti Ivo Pilar, Zagreb
Sažetak
The article consists of two parts. The first part contains a
survey of the most frequent terms used in talking about part
of the population characterised by a diminished or
completely disabled functionality of the organ(ism)s, in other
words of persons with disabilities. Inadequacy of the
concepts used has been indicated, followed by the main
features and definitions of invalidity as well as the
representation of persons with disabilities in the general
population. Also, certain actions undertaken by the Croatian
government with the aim of providing equal opportunities
and improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities
are presented. The second part of the article is based on
empirical research conducted among persons with
disabilities, and discusses their socioeconomic status, the
relationship of the state towards this population and
possibilities of equal participation in society. It has been
determined that the lives of civilians with physical disabilities
in Zagreb and the surrounding area are characterised by a very bad personal financial situation and dissatisfaction with
the relationship of the state towards them. The possibility of
equal participation in society, according to the perceptions of
the examinees, does not yet really exist. This especially refers
to the prospects of education and employment, although the
examinees, especially the younger ones, clearly declare the
latter as their aims. Thus, based on the results obtained, it
could be concluded that there is still a great deal to be done
in order to ensure the fulfilment of the basic living rights of
members of the examined population and that it is essential
to work hard for achieving the set goals.
Ključne riječi
persons with disabilities; invalids; persons with special needs; social policy; providing equal opportunities
Hrčak ID:
22743
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2008.
Posjeta: 7.073 *