“WORKPLACES FOR ALL” A PILOT STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN MACEDONIA
Journal Title: Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation - Year 2006, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
This article is based on the pilot study "Workplaces for All" conducted in Macedonia in 2006. Another article by Prof. Risto Petrov, based on a part of the same study was published in Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation January-June No. 1-2, Skopje, 2006; 1-123). The study was a qualitative research project conducted in co-operation between Macedonian and Norwegian scientists and representatives from a Macedonian disabled people's organisation (DPO). The main objective was to get research based knowledge about working conditions among people with disabilities in Macedonia in order to prepare for further research, and to raise awareness about the importance of joining forces to improve the rights and working conditions for people with disabilities.The pilot study included qualitative interviews of employers and employees at seven protective companies. The study has shown the advantage of having partners from different organisations working together in a research project. The findings do not unveil any irregularities or mistreatment of this quite vulnerable group of employees. The pilot study has produced research based documentation about employment and working conditions among people with disabilities in Macedonia. Even though the study found the conditions quite positive, it unveiled several challenges that should be looked deeper into. Among these are the use of assistive technology and adaptations, the social inclusion both in the company and in the local society and the regulations and process of receiving benefits by the protective companies.
Authors and Affiliations
Zora JACHOVA| Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Lisbet GRUT, Cathrine VALSO EIDE, Geir TYRMI| SINTEF, Health Research, Aleksandra KAROVSKA| Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation
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