Características clave en programas educativos para la autonomía e inclusión laboral de jóvenes con Síndrome de Down en Venezuela

Jesús Alberto Camacho-Ferrini

doi:10.37211/2789.1216.v3.n2.147

Authors

Jesús Alberto Camacho-Ferrini Unidad Psicoeducativa Américo Briceño Valero https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2712-6025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37211/2789.1216.v3.n2.147

Keywords:

Personal autonomy, Inclusive education, Social and labor integration, Educational programmes

Abstract

In the context of inclusion and equity, education aimed at successful employment integration is essential. Objective: To outline the key elements that should guide the design of educational programs focused on promoting autonomy and labor inclusion for young people with Down syndrome in the Venezuelan context. Development: Based on recent scientific literature, four fundamental pillars are proposed: the development of functional and self-determination skills; the inclusion of pre-employment components tailored to the students’ cognitive profiles; the articulation among schools, families, and workplace environments; and the continuous and personalized evaluation of progress. Each of these components addresses gaps identified in international and regional studies and offers practical guidance for their contextualized implementation. The integration of these principles is argued to facilitate the shift from an assistentialist model to one grounded in rights, autonomy, and active participation. Conclusion: An educational design with these characteristics is not only desirable but essential to ensure sustainable and dignified labor inclusion for young people with intellectual disabilities. As an added value, suggestions for future research are included.

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Author Biography

Jesús Alberto Camacho-Ferrini, Unidad Psicoeducativa Américo Briceño Valero

Licenciado en Educación, mención Educación Especial. Especialista en Educación Especial por la Universidad Nacional del Magisterio. Su experiencia incluye años de docencia en educación especial en diferentes instituciones educativas y actualmente es Director encargado en la Unidad Psicoeducativa Américo Briceño Valero, Trujillo-Venezuela.

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