FEATURES OF REALIZATION OF INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSONAL POTENTIAL OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of psychological support and socio-psychological adaptation of persons with disabilities, which reflect the level of their interaction and integration with the community and self-determination, the level of realization of internal capabilities of a person with disabilities and his personal potential in socially significant activities, personality, interact with the surrounding society under specific conditions of existence. For Ukraine, the issue of social protection and psychological support of persons with disabilities does not lose its relevance. This is due to a number of reasons, the main of which are psychological, demographic, socio-economic and political. People with disabilities often face specific problems in various spheres of life, which significantly affect their psychological and economic condition. The main groups of barriers that prevent people with disabilities from having a full social life are physical and psychological barriers. The main psychological barriers of people with disabilities are analyzed: communication barrier, business communication barrier, emotional barrier. It was emphasized that the problem of discrimination and stigmatization of persons with disabilities remains acute both in Ukraine and in other countries. The author notes that a formal prohibition of discrimination at the state level does not completely eliminate this problem. This issue is especially painful for those people with disabilities who seek a full working life and professional realization. It is noted that Ukraine is still at the initial stage of its development in the issues of social and psychological support and life support of people with special needs and is taking the first steps towards approaching international standards. At the same time, modern European integration processes are forcing Ukraine to reconsider existing approaches and existing opportunities to improve the situation of integration/reintegration and the implementation of effective measures aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities.