International agreements, Czech constitutional law and labour code ensure an equal treatment in a job, equal chances and the right to have satisfactory work conditions. Furthermore it is stipulated that handicapped persons can claim a higher level of health protection when working, special work conditions, special protection in work relations and assistance in career preparation in order to prevent discrimination. Even though the society provides higher protection to handicapped people, problems with their employment are still deepening. The objective of the present diploma thesis was to give an insight in this situation. The main goal of this thesis was to determine the effectiveness of benefits provided by the Labour Office in České Budějovice. A sub-goal was to ascertain employers{\crq} comments on the benefits which are provided by the Labour Office in České Budějovice. The supposed hypothesis to the main goal reads: ``The higher the amount of benefits, the smaller the number of handicapped job seekers recorded with the Labour Office. And thus benefits are considered effective.{\crq}q The supposed hypothesis to the sub-goal is: ``Employers{\crq} comments are related to the insufficient amount of the benefits to support employment of handicapped people.{\crq}q In order to achieve the main goal in the research, the author applied analysis of documents, the quantitative technique, secondary analysis of data, making use of statistics from 2004 to the end of 2008 provided by the Labour Office in České Budějovice. In order to achieve the sub-goal, the author applied one of questioning methods {--} the quantitative technique of a questionnaire, which was given to an employer who employs more than 50 % handicapped people and who does his business in the district of České Budějovice. The supposed hypothesis to the main goal has not been confirmed by the research. The research has shown an increasing amount of benefits paid to employers and at the same time an increasing number of handicapped job seekers recorded with the Labour Office. The supposed hypothesis to the sub-goal has not been confirmed either.

Diploma thesis "Supported employment as a option of solution of handicapped people participation at the labour market " attend to supported employment. It is the service, which provide assistance for handicapped people in participation at the open labour market among people without disability. Such employment, in contrast to sheltered employment, offer a possibility to do a meaningful work, space for self-fulfillment, salary and prevent handicapped people from social exclusion. Supported employment provides benefits for disabled people, for their families and also for employers. In the Czech republic is supported employment quite a new service, which is related to some problems. For example financing and absence of skilled workers at agencies for supported employment. Solving problems of the Czech concept of supported employment can be found in systems of supported employment in some developed European country, where is supported employment quite wide-spread, such as Norway. Future trend is oriented to extension of this service and then it will be more available for all of expectants. The main goal is also in increase of meaning about supported employment in society and establishes supported employment as a part of Czech legislation.

"The emergence of rehabilitation as a social movement may be a significant contribution of the twentieth century to human development. Each step toward freeing human potentiality from the limitations of disability contributes to the dignity and growth of all mankind." (14:1) Through accident or disease. thousands each year are faced with the problems of physical disability. While the major concern in the rehabilitation of these people is the restoration or improvement of physical function. the social and psychological effects of disability are now being recognized as weighing heavily in the total adjustment to the problems of coping with life in normal society.

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The difficulties in interpreting and implementing the related services required under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 have generated many state and federal court cases, state and local administrative hearings, and federal policy letters. However, these court cases, hearings, and policy letters have resulted in some contradictory rulings pertaining to the provision of related services. The purpose of this study was to (1) examine the issues associated with the provision of related services, (2) determine how they have been resolved in these administrative and judicial procedures, and (3) more clearly delineate what related services must be provided by school districts. This study utilized a descriptive research design. Using a documentary analysis method, state and federal court cases, state administrative hearings, and federal policy letters were analyzed. The analysis was divided into two major sections: issue analysis and issue resolution. The issue analysis section included the background of both the subject and the issues, as well as the specific interpreting body. The issue resolution section included the rulings and the rationale for each division. Data from each court case, administrative hearing, and policy letter were recorded on an individual analysis form. Data from each individual analysis form were then recorded on a corresponding matrix specifically designed to display information in relation to each research question. As a result of this study, it was determined that two issues generated policy interpretations or rulings by the courts, state administrative hearings, and/or policy letters. The first issue pertained to the definition of related services and whether or not a specific service was a related service within the federal definitions. The second issue revolved around the determination of a student's need for a service or eligibility for a service. An analysis of the rulings indicated that school districts were required to provide the contested related service in 67% of the cases in this study. It was also determined that the interpreting bodies broadened the definition of related services by ruling school districts to provide services that were not named or defined in the federal regulations of Public Law 94.142.

The problem with which this investigation is concerned is whether or not dogmatism and neuroticism in supervisors of sheltered workshops is related to changes in the self-concept of handicapped employees. The measurements of dogmatism and neuroticism were accomplished through the use of Rokeach's Dogmatism Scale, (form E) and Winne's Neuroticism Scale. Pitt's Tennessee Self Concept Scale was used to measure the self-concept of the handicapped employees.

Descriptions of obesity, cerebral palsy, and scoliosis were rank-ordered (from one to twenty) and rated on a five-point scale by 75 college students. The descriptions were of two types: with the appearance of an individual on five levels of severity of a disorder and with the appearance and level of functioning of an individual on five levels of severity of a disorder. The ranking data indicated males rank-ordered descriptions of obese individuals different from cerebral palsy (p < 0.01) and scoliosis (p < 0.05) . The ratings of the descriptions were analyzed in two studies with 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 ANOVA's. Three-way interactions of the level of severity, complexity of description, and type of disorder rated were discussed in terms of likeability of handicapped individuals .

Em cumprimento da Lei 9.394/06, que dita as diretrizes curriculares para cursos de educação superior, determina que as faculdades, inclusive a de Odontologia têm liberdade para programar as disciplinas que se farão presentes ou não em suas grades curriculares. O Conselho Federal de Odontologia na publicação a Resolução 22/2002; decretou a inserção de cinco novas especialidades, dentre elas Odontologia para Pacientes Portadores de Necessidades Especiais. Nesta pesquisa foram analisadas as respostas de um questionário enviado às 175 Faculdades de Odontologia do Brasil em 2005, contendo perguntas relativas a disciplina de Pacientes Portadores de Necessidades Especiais. Responderam ao questionamento 55 (31,43%), das quais 31 (56,36%) afirmaram ter o conteúdo de Pacientes Portadores de Necessidades Especiais em seus programas para graduação. Do universo de 31 faculdades foram encontradas 18 diferentes formas para a nomenclatura adotada na disciplina, sendo as mais freqüentes, Pacientes Especiais (06) e Odontologia para Pacientes Especiais (05). Quanto à vinculação da disciplina, quando existente, em 22 (70,97%) apresentam a modalidade obrigatória e 9 (29,03%) a modalidade optativa. O número de alunos em média que cursam a disciplina, é de: quando obrigatória 46 alunos; quando optativa 22 alunos. O formato da disciplina na maioria das faculdades é semestral sendo que sua localização temporal na grade curricular apresenta maior concentração entre o oitavo e décimo semestre. Os créditos atribuídos à disciplina variam entre 2,1 e 12 créditos (1 crédito = 15 horas/aula). A disciplina é independente em 26 (83,87%) e atuam conexas a outras disciplinas em 4 (12,9%) instituições. Todas as faculdades ministram a disciplina na forma teórica/clínica com exceção de 2 (6,45%) que apresentam o conteúdo de forma teórica. O número máximo de atendimento/clínico/ano é de 2.500 e o mínimo é de 24, havendo algumas variáveis O atendimento clínico é feito por duplas de alunos em 24 (82,76%), individual em 3 (10,34%). Das vinte e quatro faculdades que não abordam o conteúdo de Pacientes Portadores de Necessidades Especiais, 6 (25%) declaram existir serviço anexo para o atendimento destes indivíduos. Quando da não existência de disciplina nem de serviço anexo à faculdade a maioria das instituições encaminham o paciente para o Serviço Público. Em 5 (9,09%) faculdades afirmaram possuir programas de extensão. Após grande reflexão, observou-se a necessidade de uma maior atenção das faculdades com a questão dos ensinamentos acerca Pacientes Portadores de Necessidades Especiais uma vez que a revisão de literatura afirma haver maior disposição e segurança do dentista em atender esta população quando já tenham vivenciado esta realidade na graduação. / In compliance with Law 9.394/06 that establishes the curricular parameters for graduate education, Dentistry colleges may include at their own discretion the disciplines that will be integral to their programs. In its 22/2002 Resolution, the Federal Dentistry Council has determined the inclusion of five new specialization areas among them, Dentistry for the Handicapped. In this research we have analyzed the answers to a survey sent in 2005 to the 175 Brazilian Dentistry Colleges with questions concerning the disciplines related to the Handicapped. Fifty-five institutions (31,43%) replied and 31 (56,36%) confirmed that classes concerning the Handicapped are present in their graduate programs. In this universe of 31 colleges we found 18 different names used for the disciplines, while the most frequent were: Pacientes Especiais (06) and Odontologia para Pacientes Especiais (05). As to being mandatory, 22 (70,97%) established it as a prerequisite for graduation and 9 (29,03%) as an optional credit. The students attending such classes in average numbers are: 46 when mandatory and 22 when optional. In most colleges it is a semester discipline highly concentrated between the eighth and the tenth semesters. The credits attributed to discipline vary between 2.1 and 12 credits. The discipline is independent in 26 colleges (83,87%) and connected to other disciplines in 4 (12,9%). All colleges teach the discipline it theoretical and clinical classes except two (6,45%) that have only theoretical classes. The maximum number of clinical procedures is 2500 and the minimum number is 24, while there are some variables. The clinical attendance is by pairs of students in 24 (82,76%) and individual in 3 (10,34%). Of the twenty-four colleges that do not have Handicappedoriented disciplines, 6 (25%) declared that they do have a complementary service that attends such individuals. Where there is neither the discipline nor the complementary service, most institutions refer the patients to the Public Clinics. Five (9,09%) Colleges informed that they have Handicapped-oriented extension programs. We have verified that the Universities should pay more attention to the aspect of teaching about the Handicapped, as textbook information says that a dentist will be more willing and self-assured in treating such patients if he/she has already been through such experience in graduate school.