Author of Diploma Thesis: Martin Radič Consultant of Diploma Thesis: PhDr. Václav Kulhavý, M.Sc. Institution: Faculty od Social Studies, MU Brno Name of Diploma Thesis: Employment Schemes for Disabled and Social Exclusion Number of Words: 25 771 Key Words: Disable People Employers Supported Employment Effective Employment Social Inclusion Social Exclusion Social Integration The main goal of this thesis is to answer the question: "What is the role of a government-backed employment in the process of social integration of handicapped people?" It is based on theoretical knowledge of labour market processes causing social exclusion and of workplace conditions contributing to social integration. The research was based on statistical analysis of data collected through questionnaires and on secondary analysis of statistical data and documents. The core of my research was the comparison of social integration of employees "with" and "without" health insurance and on the labour market policy on their employment – the supported employment. The problem lies in the high number of economically inactive people and the high relative extent of their unemployment, should they wish to join the labour market. Case study showed that this is not universally valid, as the supported employment did not prove higher rate of their social exclusion.