Public policy and labor inclusion: employment strategies for people with disabilities in Ecuador

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to analyze and relate public policy and labor inclusion variables to identify improvement actions for compliance in favor of people with disabilities working in the GAD cantonal of La Libertad. Methods: The research used a quantitative approach, collecting data through surveys and interviews. Surveys were administered via Google Forms to 194 workers from the GAD cantonal of La Libertad, Ecuador and an interview was conducted with the Social Worker. Also, a bibliographic review of documents and scientific articles was conducted, focusing on the employment rights of people with disabilities in Latin America and Ecuador. Results: The SPSS statistical program was used for data analysis, revealing that the GAD cantonal of La Libertad complies with Ecuadorian legal requirements to hire 4% of people with disabilities in public and private companies with 25 or more workers, and with physical accessibility regulations. The methodology and analysis were validated using Cronbach's Alpha, KMO and Bartlett, Communalities, and Spearman's Rho coefficients. Conclusion: Implementing, promoting, and ensuring inclusive local policies, with constant monitoring and encouraging the participation of people with disabilities in decision-making for their full integration, is recommended.