Pessoas com Deficiência no Mercado de Trabalho: Desafios, Oportunidades e Inclusão

The inclusion of people with disabilities (PwD) in the labor market is a topic of significant social and economic relevance, directly tied to the principles of equity and diversity. This study is guided by the following central question: what are the main challenges faced by people with disabilities in the labor market, and how can companies and the government contribute to overcoming these challenges? The objective of this paper is to analyze the challenges and opportunities related to the inclusion of PwD in the Brazilian labor market, discussing business practices and public policies that promote equity. The methodology consists of a literature review specifically focused on the topic addressed in this study. In addition, the paper presents results, discussions, and appendices that include a questionnaire developed by the authors and applied to PwD who are residents, workers, or higher education students from the interior region of São Paulo state. In Brazil, according to the 2010 Demographic Census by IBGE, approximately 24% of the population has some form of disability. Despite legislative advances, such as the Brazilian Inclusion Law (LBI) and the Social Security Law—also known as the PwD Quota Law (Brazil, Law No. 8.213/1991)—the participation of PwD in the formal labor market remains limited. In this context, many individuals face architectural, technological, educational, and cultural barriers that hinder their full integration into professional environments.