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The subject-matter of the social work master's thesis is relevant to the present day, because despite enacted political determinations and legal documents, declaring social integration, participation and parity as one of the main priorities in disability policy, there still are some psychosocial barriers, stereotypes and images based disabled understanding, evaluation and treatment in society, regarding to what social involvement of disabled people is still problematic. After the data examination showed that social images and stereotypes in Lithuanian media were researched only briefly, that raised the aim of the master's thesis to reveal what kind of images and stereotypes are presented in biggest Lithuanian newspapers. There were three major tasks to reach the goal: gather articles about disability in four biggest Lithuanian newspapers; perform quantitative and qualitative content analysis of gathered articles; reveal the main characteristics of disability representation in media. The research part of the thesis was based on qualitative research type – media analysis, gathered data analysis was performed using quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Research of disability images and stereotypes was accomplished in 2009 January – 2010 May period, during this time four biggest Lithuanian newspapers (Lietuvos rytas, Lietuvos žinios, Vakaro žinios, Respublika) were reviewed and provided 136 articles about disability for further analysis. Research results revealed that disability in newspapers is pictured ambiguously and even controversially, because representing disability social and clinical models interlace. Disability images and stereotypes are multidimensional and ambiguous, based on clinical model's attitudes and negative representations of disabled people, herewith social model's ideas about disabled people abilities, parity, social integration and involvement. The final master's project's structure: introduction, key words dictionary, 3 chapters, conclusions, recommendations, literature list, summary in Lithuanian and English.

The subject-matter of the social work master's thesis is relevant to the present day, because despite enacted political determinations and legal documents, declaring social integration, participation and parity as one of the main priorities in disability policy, there still are some psychosocial barriers, stereotypes and images based disabled understanding, evaluation and treatment in society, regarding to what social involvement of disabled people is still problematic. After the data examination showed that social images and stereotypes in Lithuanian media were researched only briefly, that raised the aim of the master's thesis to reveal what kind of images and stereotypes are presented in biggest Lithuanian newspapers. There were three major tasks to reach the goal: gather articles about disability in four biggest Lithuanian newspapers; perform quantitative and qualitative content analysis of gathered articles; reveal the main characteristics of disability representation in media. The research part of the thesis was based on qualitative research type – media analysis, gathered data analysis was performed using quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Research of disability images and stereotypes was accomplished in 2009 January – 2010 May period, during this time four biggest Lithuanian newspapers (Lietuvos rytas, Lietuvos žinios, Vakaro žinios, Respublika) were reviewed and provided 136 articles about disability for further analysis. Research results revealed that disability in newspapers is pictured ambiguously and even controversially, because representing disability social and clinical models interlace. Disability images and stereotypes are multidimensional and ambiguous, based on clinical model's attitudes and negative representations of disabled people, herewith social model's ideas about disabled people abilities, parity, social integration and involvement. The final master's project's structure: introduction, key words dictionary, 3 chapters, conclusions, recommendations, literature list, summary in Lithuanian and English.

The article's attention is focused on one of the most serious social and political organizational problems – the so-called disability of civilization – and on the features of the spreading of this phenomenon in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian nation. The author's own interpretation of the disability of civilization is seen as the nation and the nation based state's areas of behavior, which are filled with excessive polarization, deviance, shady economy, crime and actions lacking wisdom and/or continuity (and, therefore, strategically unplanned). Social disability promotes the scattering of anomies, social arrhythmias and social fatigue, consequently giving birth to and supporting the so-called "false consciousness", etc. The author believes that a disability of civilization is not a distinctive feature of any nation. However, in each country it has its own idiosyncrasies, determined by its historical legacy, its relationship with today's world and with globalization overshadowing it. The author also draws attention to Lithuania's approach towards a meaningful relationship with the EU.

The article's attention is focused on one of the most serious social and political organizational problems – the so-called disability of civilization – and on the features of the spreading of this phenomenon in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian nation. The author's own interpretation of the disability of civilization is seen as the nation and the nation based state's areas of behavior, which are filled with excessive polarization, deviance, shady economy, crime and actions lacking wisdom and/or continuity (and, therefore, strategically unplanned). Social disability promotes the scattering of anomies, social arrhythmias and social fatigue, consequently giving birth to and supporting the so-called "false consciousness", etc. The author believes that a disability of civilization is not a distinctive feature of any nation. However, in each country it has its own idiosyncrasies, determined by its historical legacy, its relationship with today's world and with globalization overshadowing it. The author also draws attention to Lithuania's approach towards a meaningful relationship with the EU.

Growing internationalisation opportunities create conditions for students with diverse needs including disability to participate in internationalisation processes. Participation of persons with disabilities or persons in a disability situation in all processes of higher education including internationalisation activities causes challenges for both students and universities. Experiences, difficulties, various problems of students in a disability situation in pursuing higher education and during studies have been analysed by Lithuanian and foreign researchers. However, experiences in international higher education processes and the factors determining involvement of students with disabilities in internationalisation activities at universities have not been analysed. The aim of the research – to reveal the factors that determine the empowerment of students in a disability situation to participate in international higher education activities through students' experiences. In the dissertation the experiences of students in a disability situation are revealed through promotion of students' emancipation and critical thinking; the experiences of academic community, specialists responsible for implementation of international activities in higher education institutions, their attitudes towards participation of students with disabilities in international activities were investigated. The research discloses social, cultural, economic, political, academic and personal factors and their interrelations that influence internationalisation at the university.

Growing internationalisation opportunities create conditions for students with diverse needs including disability to participate in internationalisation processes. Participation of persons with disabilities or persons in a disability situation in all processes of higher education including internationalisation activities causes challenges for both students and universities. Experiences, difficulties, various problems of students in a disability situation in pursuing higher education and during studies have been analysed by Lithuanian and foreign researchers. However, experiences in international higher education processes and the factors determining involvement of students with disabilities in internationalisation activities at universities have not been analysed. The aim of the research – to reveal the factors that determine the empowerment of students in a disability situation to participate in international higher education activities through students' experiences. In the dissertation the experiences of students in a disability situation are revealed through promotion of students' emancipation and critical thinking; the experiences of academic community, specialists responsible for implementation of international activities in higher education institutions, their attitudes towards participation of students with disabilities in international activities were investigated. The research discloses social, cultural, economic, political, academic and personal factors and their interrelations that influence internationalisation at the university.

Quality of life - is a concept of economics, sociology and political science that encompasses a person's spiritual (emotional), social and physical wellfare. The most important determinants of the quality of life of people with mental disabilities are physical and mental health, financial situation, living conditions and their suitability, family influence, social relations (social assistance and interpersonal relationships), free time, participation in community activities, spiritual activities and meeting individual needs. Individuals with mental illness are more sensitive and more vulnerable, their optimal functioning in society is more or less impaired, their ability to perform certain activities is reduced, their independence is weakened, and a person is usually unable to perform his or her normal roles. The unmet basic social and functional needs of people with mental disabilities lead to a poor quality of life. Professionally provided services, self-development can greatly improve the opportunities of these people, increase their self-confidence and create conditions for independent living. Research problematic problem. Statistics show that the number of people with mental disabilities is increasing every year. Persons with this disability group constantly experience stigma, face health and employment problems, and have difficulty integrating into the labor market. They have communication problems, weak and superficial relationships with family members, and a small number of friends. Therefore, only by ensuring the independence of these people, the right to social life, family relations, education, entry into the labor market, involvement in the daily life of society, creativity and various activities would have a positive impact on their quality of life. Research questions. How does the availability of services affect the quality of life? What impact do social connections have on quality of life? What influence does a person's quality of life have on a psychological state? How can work affect a person's quality of life? Research object. The quality of life of people having mental disabilities. Hypothesis - Ensured access to services can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with a mental disability and living independently. Research goal - to assess the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. Tasks: 1. To analyze the factors determining the quality of life, and to single out the possibilities of independence and social assistance of persons in a mental situation. 2. Using the questionnaire method to reveal the significance of participation in employment activities for the quality of life 3. With the method of interview, using content analysis, to identify how people with mental disabiliti 4. To carry out an analysis of the supply of social services that improve the quality of life of persons in a situation of mental disability and to present development opportunities.

Quality of life - is a concept of economics, sociology and political science that encompasses a person's spiritual (emotional), social and physical wellfare. The most important determinants of the quality of life of people with mental disabilities are physical and mental health, financial situation, living conditions and their suitability, family influence, social relations (social assistance and interpersonal relationships), free time, participation in community activities, spiritual activities and meeting individual needs. Individuals with mental illness are more sensitive and more vulnerable, their optimal functioning in society is more or less impaired, their ability to perform certain activities is reduced, their independence is weakened, and a person is usually unable to perform his or her normal roles. The unmet basic social and functional needs of people with mental disabilities lead to a poor quality of life. Professionally provided services, self-development can greatly improve the opportunities of these people, increase their self-confidence and create conditions for independent living. Research problematic problem. Statistics show that the number of people with mental disabilities is increasing every year. Persons with this disability group constantly experience stigma, face health and employment problems, and have difficulty integrating into the labor market. They have communication problems, weak and superficial relationships with family members, and a small number of friends. Therefore, only by ensuring the independence of these people, the right to social life, family relations, education, entry into the labor market, involvement in the daily life of society, creativity and various activities would have a positive impact on their quality of life. Research questions. How does the availability of services affect the quality of life? What impact do social connections have on quality of life? What influence does a person's quality of life have on a psychological state? How can work affect a person's quality of life? Research object. The quality of life of people having mental disabilities. Hypothesis - Ensured access to services can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with a mental disability and living independently. Research goal - to assess the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. Tasks: 1. To analyze the factors determining the quality of life, and to single out the possibilities of independence and social assistance of persons in a mental situation. 2. Using the questionnaire method to reveal the significance of participation in employment activities for the quality of life 3. With the method of interview, using content analysis, to identify how people with mental disabiliti 4. To carry out an analysis of the supply of social services that improve the quality of life of persons in a situation of mental disability and to present development opportunities.

Quality of life - is a concept of economics, sociology and political science that encompasses a person's spiritual (emotional), social and physical wellfare. The most important determinants of the quality of life of people with mental disabilities are physical and mental health, financial situation, living conditions and their suitability, family influence, social relations (social assistance and interpersonal relationships), free time, participation in community activities, spiritual activities and meeting individual needs. Individuals with mental illness are more sensitive and more vulnerable, their optimal functioning in society is more or less impaired, their ability to perform certain activities is reduced, their independence is weakened, and a person is usually unable to perform his or her normal roles. The unmet basic social and functional needs of people with mental disabilities lead to a poor quality of life. Professionally provided services, self-development can greatly improve the opportunities of these people, increase their self-confidence and create conditions for independent living. Research problematic problem. Statistics show that the number of people with mental disabilities is increasing every year. Persons with this disability group constantly experience stigma, face health and employment problems, and have difficulty integrating into the labor market. They have communication problems, weak and superficial relationships with family members, and a small number of friends. Therefore, only by ensuring the independence of these people, the right to social life, family relations, education, entry into the labor market, involvement in the daily life of society, creativity and various activities would have a positive impact on their quality of life. Research questions. How does the availability of services affect the quality of life? What impact do social connections have on quality of life? What influence does a person's quality of life have on a psychological state? How can work affect a person's quality of life? Research object. The quality of life of people having mental disabilities. Hypothesis - Ensured access to services can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with a mental disability and living independently. Research goal - to assess the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. Tasks: 1. To analyze the factors determining the quality of life, and to single out the possibilities of independence and social assistance of persons in a mental situation. 2. Using the questionnaire method to reveal the significance of participation in employment activities for the quality of life 3. With the method of interview, using content analysis, to identify how people with mental disabiliti 4. To carry out an analysis of the supply of social services that improve the quality of life of persons in a situation of mental disability and to present development opportunities.

Quality of life - is a concept of economics, sociology and political science that encompasses a person's spiritual (emotional), social and physical wellfare. The most important determinants of the quality of life of people with mental disabilities are physical and mental health, financial situation, living conditions and their suitability, family influence, social relations (social assistance and interpersonal relationships), free time, participation in community activities, spiritual activities and meeting individual needs. Individuals with mental illness are more sensitive and more vulnerable, their optimal functioning in society is more or less impaired, their ability to perform certain activities is reduced, their independence is weakened, and a person is usually unable to perform his or her normal roles. The unmet basic social and functional needs of people with mental disabilities lead to a poor quality of life. Professionally provided services, self-development can greatly improve the opportunities of these people, increase their self-confidence and create conditions for independent living. Research problematic problem. Statistics show that the number of people with mental disabilities is increasing every year. Persons with this disability group constantly experience stigma, face health and employment problems, and have difficulty integrating into the labor market. They have communication problems, weak and superficial relationships with family members, and a small number of friends. Therefore, only by ensuring the independence of these people, the right to social life, family relations, education, entry into the labor market, involvement in the daily life of society, creativity and various activities would have a positive impact on their quality of life. Research questions. How does the availability of services affect the quality of life? What impact do social connections have on quality of life? What influence does a person's quality of life have on a psychological state? How can work affect a person's quality of life? Research object. The quality of life of people having mental disabilities. Hypothesis - Ensured access to services can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with a mental disability and living independently. Research goal - to assess the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. Tasks: 1. To analyze the factors determining the quality of life, and to single out the possibilities of independence and social assistance of persons in a mental situation. 2. Using the questionnaire method to reveal the significance of participation in employment activities for the quality of life 3. With the method of interview, using content analysis, to identify how people with mental disabiliti 4. To carry out an analysis of the supply of social services that improve the quality of life of persons in a situation of mental disability and to present development opportunities.

Goal of this article is to identify main obstacles while transforming Lithuanian system of residential care for persons with mental and intellecrual disabilities from repressive and isolating Soviet tradition to individualised community care. During the Soviet times the goal of large residentiai institutions was to take physical care after individuais with mental and intellectual disabilities as weil as to isolate them from the rest of the society. These institutions were deeply anchored in the Soviet system of social assistance, based on the principles of defectology and stigmatizing attitudes towards persons with mental health problems. After collapse of the Soviet Union this system appeared to be eminently resistant to reforms: it withstood attempts of transformation and even managed to receive investments from the European Union structural funds thus strengthening the positions of large residential institutions over modern community care. More than two decades of investments in training of staff, reconstruction of buildings, modernisation of services and other components of mental health services in Lithuania have not resulted in the change of paradigm, as institutional culture and tradition of exclusion remains still very strong. Thus, current system of care for persons with mental and intellectual disabilities in Lithuania can be defined as a combination of strong effects of former Soviet system and selectively chosen components of modern mental health poliey and services.

Goal of this article is to identify main obstacles while transforming Lithuanian system of residential care for persons with mental and intellecrual disabilities from repressive and isolating Soviet tradition to individualised community care. During the Soviet times the goal of large residentiai institutions was to take physical care after individuais with mental and intellectual disabilities as weil as to isolate them from the rest of the society. These institutions were deeply anchored in the Soviet system of social assistance, based on the principles of defectology and stigmatizing attitudes towards persons with mental health problems. After collapse of the Soviet Union this system appeared to be eminently resistant to reforms: it withstood attempts of transformation and even managed to receive investments from the European Union structural funds thus strengthening the positions of large residential institutions over modern community care. More than two decades of investments in training of staff, reconstruction of buildings, modernisation of services and other components of mental health services in Lithuania have not resulted in the change of paradigm, as institutional culture and tradition of exclusion remains still very strong. Thus, current system of care for persons with mental and intellectual disabilities in Lithuania can be defined as a combination of strong effects of former Soviet system and selectively chosen components of modern mental health poliey and services.

Goal of this article is to identify main obstacles while transforming Lithuanian system of residential care for persons with mental and intellecrual disabilities from repressive and isolating Soviet tradition to individualised community care. During the Soviet times the goal of large residentiai institutions was to take physical care after individuais with mental and intellectual disabilities as weil as to isolate them from the rest of the society. These institutions were deeply anchored in the Soviet system of social assistance, based on the principles of defectology and stigmatizing attitudes towards persons with mental health problems. After collapse of the Soviet Union this system appeared to be eminently resistant to reforms: it withstood attempts of transformation and even managed to receive investments from the European Union structural funds thus strengthening the positions of large residential institutions over modern community care. More than two decades of investments in training of staff, reconstruction of buildings, modernisation of services and other components of mental health services in Lithuania have not resulted in the change of paradigm, as institutional culture and tradition of exclusion remains still very strong. Thus, current system of care for persons with mental and intellectual disabilities in Lithuania can be defined as a combination of strong effects of former Soviet system and selectively chosen components of modern mental health poliey and services.

Goal of this article is to identify main obstacles while transforming Lithuanian system of residential care for persons with mental and intellecrual disabilities from repressive and isolating Soviet tradition to individualised community care. During the Soviet times the goal of large residentiai institutions was to take physical care after individuais with mental and intellectual disabilities as weil as to isolate them from the rest of the society. These institutions were deeply anchored in the Soviet system of social assistance, based on the principles of defectology and stigmatizing attitudes towards persons with mental health problems. After collapse of the Soviet Union this system appeared to be eminently resistant to reforms: it withstood attempts of transformation and even managed to receive investments from the European Union structural funds thus strengthening the positions of large residential institutions over modern community care. More than two decades of investments in training of staff, reconstruction of buildings, modernisation of services and other components of mental health services in Lithuania have not resulted in the change of paradigm, as institutional culture and tradition of exclusion remains still very strong. Thus, current system of care for persons with mental and intellectual disabilities in Lithuania can be defined as a combination of strong effects of former Soviet system and selectively chosen components of modern mental health poliey and services.

This study analyses participation of non-government organizations of one of the social groups – people with disability – in public governance and investigates possibilities, forms and methods of participation in public government of Klaipėda city municipality. Conception of participation in public government and problems of participation in public government of Lithuanian non-government organizations of people with disability are discussed in this article. Data of study performed in Klaipėda city municipality in 2016 are presented. The results showed that participation in public government of non-government organizations of people with disability in Klaipėda city municipality was low. Factors which determined low participation and measures which could increase it were identified.