THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT OF "DISABILITY" IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL AND LABOR INCLUSION

Abstract

Problem statement. In the conditions of financial and economic crisis, military conflicts, state budget deficit, the problem of social protection of persons with disabilities is exacerbated. Modern social policy is focused on ensuring equal rights and opportunities in the realization of the potential capacity and individual resources of each society member. The relevance of this topic is due to the consistently high number of people with disabilities and the lack of a holistic approach to solving problems related to disability, which in turn necessitated the analysis of theoretical approaches to determining the essential characteristics number of concepts. The purpose of the study – to summarize the theoretical approaches and provisions on the essence of the "disability" concept in the perspective of social and labor inclusion. The subject of the research is the theoretical aspects and the current development state of the "disability" concept in the perspective of social and labor inclusion. Research methods: the methodological basis of the study was the scientific achievements of domestic and foreign scientists in revealing the content of concepts. Research hypothesis it is assumed that the basis of socio-labor inclusion should be a set of theoretical principles, historical background and current circumstances of the scientific "disability" concept under the influence of socio-cultural, historical and geographical factors, as well as knowledge about society and its dominant values. Presentation of the main material. As a result of the study of this issue the main approaches and alternative views of domestic and foreign authors on the definition of "disabled", "disability", "disability", "stigmatization" were considered, the concept of full integration of disabled people into society and the main bar era related to disability. Originality and practical significance of the research. The research presents scientific approaches to defining the concept of "disability" taking into account their promotion in society. Conclusions and prospects for further research. It is necessary to take decisive joint action of all self-government bodies, social protection institutions together with health care institutions, non-governmental organizations and employers, which will prevent disability and professionally inclusive people in our country. An effective system should include comprehensive rehabilitation initiated at the earliest stage of the disease to maximize its effectiveness.