Determining the Quality of Social and Work Involvement of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy in the Majority Society

The main aim of the bachelor thesis was to find out how individuals with cerebral palsy manage to cope in the work or relationship field. In order to achieve the main goal, it was necessary to set secondary goals as well. That is, to determine if individuals with cerebral palsy encounter prejudice in the workplace, both from their employer and co-workers. Another secondary objective was to find out what social impact cerebral palsy has on the everyday life of these individuals. The last secondary objective was to find out the differences in obtaining employment opportunities for these persons, in relation to high school or university education. To carry out the practical part of the thesis, a qualitative research strategy, a questionnaire method and a semi-structured interview technique were chosen. The research has shown that people with cerebral palsy manage to cope relatively well in both the work and relational spheres; however, the path to fulfilling these needs is often more challenging, more lengthy, and full of obstacles that the majority society does not face. It has been shown that in the relational area, especially adolescents, unlike healthy individuals, have to forgive or wait for a longer period of time, which often leads to frustration and sometimes even deprivation. At work, individuals with cerebral palsy often face prejudice from colleagues and superiors, especially in the first few months of starting a new job. Their colleagues often do not initially understand the specific needs of people with cerebral palsy. However, it has been shown that this situation usually improves with time. Thus, the objectives of the work were met, and the work also opened up new topics. Thus, it offers an unconventional range of topics that are often neglected, passed over, or rather a social taboo for the majority society