Social rehabilitation of individuals with physical disabilities

People with physical disabilities constitute a social group that is very diverse in terms of the type of body dysfunction, degree of impairment, time and causes of its emergence and possibility of independent functioning in the local environment. Their common feature is particular threat of marginalization, poverty and social exclusion which are often based on stereotypes. Most of them need rehabilitation, not only medical but also important for the quality of their social life – social rehabilitatio n. An effective rehabilitation process needs to be adapted to the individual capabilities and needs of the patient, ensuring respect for his subjectivity and dignity during the therapy process. Its important task is to overcome psychological barriers that hinder the creation of positive motivation for perseverance and effort in striving for the fullest possible participation in community life – local, family, professional. Contemporary active social policy as well as scientific and technical progress, widespread computerization of life in all areas mean that people with physical disability, especially those in the so-called working age, have more and more opportunities for professional work, comprehensive personal development, and thus, for a fuller involvement in the mainstream of social life.

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