Problems of Employment of People with Disabilities in Georgia

Abstract

The article discusses the main problems related to the employment of persons with disabilities in Georgia, barriers they face in the job search process. The examples of the current situation in some European countries are given. The inclusion of disabled people in public life remains one of the problematic issues. Creating an anti-discriminatory environment for them, social adaptation, solving the problem of unemployment, protection of fundamental rights, which are manifested in the protection of their rights to education, healthcare, security and free choice, have become priority directions of all developed countries. Based on foreign experience, certain recommendations are given, the implementation of which will help and improve the current situation in our country in the direction of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and special needs, employment and, in general, raising public awareness towards such people. Moreover, ensuring equal opportunities for all people in any country (including ours) is regulated by law, and this is not just an idea of humanism. The legislative framework is saturated with both theoretical and practical (vocational schools) issues, but on the other hand, its realization – employment of disabled people – is a problem. Disability does not always mean incapacity. Sometimes such a person has so much potential that most people may not have. Employment has been and remains the most sustainable and effective component of ensuring the livelihood of vulnerable groups. In Georgia, there are some initiatives in terms of their employment, steps taken in this direction can be noticed, but it is insufficient. There is an appropriate legal framework, but the main dilemma is its implementation and implementation in practice. Keywords: disabled person, employment, unemployment, protection of rights.