Attitudes toward the inclusion of intellectual disabled people in Algeria

This study aims to examine attitudes toward the inclusion of intellectual disabled people in Algeria. A total of 332 participants living in the province of Jijel (Algeria) were selected to measure their attitudes toward accessibility, assistance, autonomy, rights and self-advocacy for intellectually disabled persons. Data were analyzed using the mean, t-test, ANOVA and LSD tests. Overall, the findings revealed similarities and differences regarding attitudes in association with participants’ socio-demographic characteristics. Specifically, the results showed a significant relationship between work status and attitudes toward intellectual disability for autonomy and self-advocacy aspects, while gender and place of residence did not show a significant relationship for all aspects. In addition, significant differences in attitudes attributable to age and relationships with intellectually disabled people have been reported. Meanwhile, no differences were observed in the participants’ attitudes in relation to their education and marital status. These results may help managers and policymakers working in the field of disability to implement efficient strategies for a better inclusion of intellectual disabled people in Algeria.