The module consists of the three groups of following main issues:

1. The meaning of disability, differentiation of types, methods of assessment.
2. The meaning of disability. Biological/medical versus social/economic  dimensions of disabilities.
3. Causes and types of disability.
4. Assessment and measures of disability.
5. Legal definitions of disability: criteria and evaluation in the European Union. International and European law in the sphere of disability problem: regulations of a specific and a general nature.
6. The assessment of needs.
7. The disability prevention methods.
8. The systemic and legal background for the disability protection question.
9. The legal status of disabled people in the light of the European social security law (European Social Charter –art12,13). Rights of disabled persons, guaranties and the free movement rule applicability.
10. Medical and social aspects of rehabilitation process.
11. Problem of disability financing.
12. Social security system for disabled people in different countries. A comparative approach.
13. Expenditure on social security system for disabled persons.
14. Problems of social integration of disable people – typical barriers.
15. Integration systems of disability into a labour market. A comparative approach.
National good practice in the disabled person’s social integration. Sheltered work places, social firms and open labour market in the context of disabled employment.

Main teachers

• Stanisława Golinowska (Pologne)

Workload and ECTS

Class workload	Total workload	ECTS
45	190	6