Qualitative study of intellectual disability and sheltered work. Vocational guidance as a tool to improve quality of life
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https://doi.org/10.5944/reop.vol.28.num.3.2017.21620Keywords:
job placement, intellectual disability, quality of life, vocational guidance, lifelong learningAbstract
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Introduction: Employment is a key tool to optimize social inclusion and improve quality of life (QoL) of people with Intellectual Disability (ID). This study explores the employment’s quality of workplace of people with ID in Special Employment Centers and Occupational Centers. Method: 186 semi-structured interviews were developed; 157 to employees and 32 to employers of the two types of centers. Information was collected regarding the nature of the center, its organization, possibilities for promotion and the level of workers well-being. Results: First data shows that there are three elements that determine the possibilities of professional development of people with ID and the level of quality of their employment: professional guidance, lifelong learning and intervention in participatory processes. As a result, they have been found to lack opportunities to become involved in the decision-making processes of their socio-labor life; they do not have widespread access to regulated post-compulsory studies or permanent training and there is no natural support as a normalizing element, among others. Conclusions: The better job placement of the collective depends on a process of vital orientation that includes not only periods of decision making and transition to work, but also extends throughout their professional life. The aim is to improve their work situation to advance towards the optimization of the quality of life.
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