Abstract

A diagnosis of disability represents a significant event in an individual’s life, as it brings with it a series of challenges and adjustments in both personal and professional areas. Acceptance of disability plays a key role in the process of adaptation, indirectly promoting the psychological well-being of persons with disabilities. Acceptance of disability (hypothesized as a resource) in the work context may promote the reduction of emotional exhaustion (a sub-dimension of burnout), thus significantly influencing the achievement of well-being. Based on these assumptions and according to the Job Demands-Resources. The study involved 102 employed and unemployed persons with disabilities. This research sought to contribute to an understanding of the dynamics between acceptance of disability and psychological well-being also in the work context. The analysis of key variables led to highlighting the importance of promoting acceptance as a crucial factor in reducing the emotional exhaustion of people with disabilities, which inevitably has several practical implications.