Being employed and staying employed are essential aspects in the lives of most people, above all, for those who have a disability, not only in terms of enabling autonomy, but also for maintaining a healthy level of self esteem and wellbeing. However, in order for these persons to feel that they are actually integrated and happy in their work environments, it is not enough merely to have a job. It is necessary that they feel prepared for their respective work placement and that they feel comfortable in their work environments. In light of these considerations, we deemed it important to conduct this study, the main objective of which was to uncover the level of satisfaction of workers with Down syndrome related to their professional integration (work satisfaction, satisfaction with their process of integration in active life). The sample in this investigation was made up of fourteen subjects with Down syndrome, both male and female, with ages ranging from 20 to 36 years, all living in an area extending from Lisbon to the Tejo Valley in Portugal.
Transition to active life of Down Syndrome youth; Formation, integration, and professional trajectory; work satisfaction; personal and professional valorization
