1 Discovering Potential Maximising Ability Training and Support for Labour Market Integration of Socially Excluded Persons Joseph M. Camilleri June 2006 Project ESF20 – Structural Funds Progamme for Malta 2004-2006 Project part-financed by the European Union – European Social Fund (ESF)
Discovering Potential Maximising Ability Training and Support for Labour Market Integration of Socially Excluded Persons. Project ESF20 – Structural Funds Progamme for Malta 2004-2006 Project part-financed by the European Union – European Social Fund (ESF). Joseph M. Camilleri June 2006. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Discovering Potential
Maximising AbilityTraining and Support
for Labour Market Integration of Socially Excluded Persons
Joseph M. Camilleri
June 2006
Project ESF20 – Structural Funds Progamme for Malta 2004-2006
Project part-financed by the European Union – European Social Fund (ESF)
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Stigma & Labelling Traditionally seen
as different from ‘normal’ people.
An embarrassment & shame to family & community.
Disability a sign of evil & sinfulness.
Objects of fear to be avoided and/ or hidden away.
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Difference (Stigma)--- always shameful?
Among the 62 Catholic Saints or Blesseds with stigmata
Nathaniel Hawthorne – The Scarlet Letter
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look …
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Look …
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Impairment
Prejudice
Person
Understanding = Acceptance
Stigma/
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Definitions
Impairmentloss or limitation of physical, mental or sensory function on a long-term or permanent basis. (BIOLOGICAL)
Disablementloss or limitation of opportunities to take part in the ordinary life of the community on an equal level with others due to physical and social barriers. (SOCIAL)