THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs) IN THE BRAZILIAN LABOR MARKET

benefits for companies and society

Abstract

This article dealt with the relevance of diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the Brazilian labour market. Its objectives were to show the importance of diversity and inclusion of disabled people in the labour market and to highlight the benefits of these practices for companies and society. Given the relevance of the topic, the importance of equalising opportunities and interaction between people with and without disabilities is essential. The inclusion of people with disabilities is an issue that goes beyond simple compliance with accessibility laws. It is also an intelligent business strategy and a fundamental step towards a fairer and more equal society. In order to achieve the objectives of this article, the methodology used was an exploratory bibliographical review of works, academic publications, legislation and official websites, analysing and interpreting the information collected. The results and discussion were aimed at detecting the factors that hinder the inclusion of disabled people in the labour market, the Quotas Law was analysed and it was found that the participation rate of disabled people in the labour market is 28.3%, while that of non-disabled people is 66.3%. It can be concluded that, despite legal progress, inclusive policies remain a major challenge for Brazilian companies, as evidenced by the low rate of occupancy of vacancies/positions, which falls short of the percentage required by law.