Kwestia osób niepełnosprawnych w Polsce

The article presents an overview of social and economic issues concerning individuals with disabilities in Poland. After characterising the different aspects of disability, both from a medical and psycho-social point of view, trends shaping this issue in Poland are discussed based on various criteria illustrating its scale and structure in recent years. In the analytical considerations, a good deal of space is devoted to the professional activity of this group and its entitlement to rehabilitation-pension benefits, depending on the court ruling and degree of disability. Current trends in state action undertaken to promote the social integration of individuals with disabilities in Poland are presented in the conclusion.