Formation of readiness of young people with disabilities for professional self-determination
The article discusses issues related to the formation of the readiness of young people with disabilities to professional self-determination in non-profit organizations. The author focuses on the features of professional self-determination of young people with disabilities and the factors that negatively affect the professional formation and development of this category of young people. The paper offers some solutions of the problems discussed. The author comes to the conclusion that it is non-profit organizations (NPO), possessing a variety of resources, that can contribute to solving the problems of forming the readiness of young people with disabilities for professional self-determination and professional activities. A model has been developed to aid NPO in creating the readiness of young people with disabilities for professional self-determination. The main stages, components and forms of organization of the activities of NPO are determined. The algorithm of the NPO activities for the professional development of young people with disabilities through their conscious choice of their future profession is substantiated. Taking into account the psychophysiological state of youth with disabilities, the socio-economic conditions and their educational opportunities, the authors propose an approach to the construction of their educational and professional route. The measures to increase the readiness of young people with disabilities for professional self-determination are described.