Abstract

Even after the publication of Law 8213 in 1991, which established quotas for employing disabled persons, their inclusion in the workplace still presents a challenge for Brazilian society. In order to understand the main barriers that hamper this process a qualitative research study was conducted in the municipality of Belo Horizon-te. This study included interviews with important actors involved in the process of inclusion; and focus groups including disabled persons and members of their families. The main barriers encountered were: preconceived ideas and discrimination; family relationships; the Continuous Cash Benefit (BPC) program; the low level of qualifi-cation among disabled person; lack of access; and the unpreparedness of companies. It was concluded that drafting laws is not sufficient to guarantee inclusion in the labor market and that governments should implement public policies to assist in this process.

Details

Title
The inclusion of disabled persons in the labor market in Belo horizonte, Brazil: scenario and perspective
Author
Neves-Silva, Priscila; Fabiana Gomes Prais; Silveira, Andréa Maria
Pages
2549-2558
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Aug 2015
Publisher
Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva
ISSN
14138123
e-ISSN
16784561
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1701614294
Copyright
Copyright Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva Aug 2015