Around one third of the respondents have expressed that their families do not encourage them to work, the rate for females is higher than males by 10%. Around half of the respondents have expressed that they lack experience and skills for work, with a higher rate in the Hebron area. Social and Civil Life: In this field, the questionnaire has addressed a number of social and civil activities which showed the following results: Between 40% and 50% of the respondents have expressed that they are completely unable to do the following activities: Travelling with family, friends to another city for a trip or workshop Using the internet Going to a sports club Visiting municipalities, or ministries. Travelling outside the country Visiting relatives and friends in their homes Voting, taking part in elections Barriers: Institutional and Financial Barriers: More than half of the respondents find difficulty in using public or private transportation due to their difficulty. 40% of whom expressed that there is a lack of accessibility in public buildings, causing them to be unable to make use of services. Around half of the respondents have expressed that people’s attitudes towards them are usually unfriendly. Around one third of respondents have expressed that they do not use public transportation due to attitudes of drivers towards them as people with disabilities. More than half of the respondents have expressed that they do not have the financial resources to participate in activities. More than one third of the respondents have expressed a difficulty in finding someone to come with them. Rights and Empowerment: This section deals with people with disabilities and their knowledge of resources and organizations related to disabilities, in addition to probing the interest of the
Unavailability of educational materials in suitable format. There are not many specialized schools; some specialized schools are very far away. Leaving school earlier than would have wanted. A lack of inclusion of PWD in schools, such as people with hearing disabilities. Barriers facing PWD in the job market: Most employers do not hire PWD. Workplaces are inaccessible; inaccessible building, no suitable computer software, sign translation, stairs, toilets. Lack of suitable employment opportunities. There is a view in society that PWD cannot work. The person without a disability usually needs to use family connections to find work, which make employment opportunities difficult to find, even harder for PWD. Parents do not encourage their children who have disabilities to work. Negative attitudes of the community, colleagues, people who interact with the PWD at work. Barriers facing PWD with regard to participation in social life Many parents do not take their children who have disabilities to social events due to negative attitudes in society towards PWD. PWDs are harassed in the streets, particularly people with learning and communication difficulties. PWD find difficulty in forming relationships and friendships. Society views a person who befriends a PWD in a negative way. Border crossings are inaccessible. Women with disabilities face a more negative attitude towards their participation in social life. Barriers towards including PWD in institutions: The view that PWD can only be included in institutions dealing with disability only. Institutions of the civil society and government marginalize PWD. Institutions and public services are inaccessible. Lack of awareness in interacting with PWD. A lack of volunteering opportunities for PWD. Barriers in relation to transportation for PWD: