The article considers the concept of «learned helplessness» in relation to people with disabilities. One of the obstacles to the spread and coverage of a large number of people by inclusion is the inertia of people with disabilities themselves. Psychological living of constant helplessness, a sense of their otherness leads to changes in personal characteristics and the formation of a depressive state. In turn, this state affects all activities and all relationships. The article studies the features of helplessness, its structure and contains recommendations for overcoming the learned helplessness