People with disabilities in employment: Inclusion through jobs – Making it real
The aim of this conference is to help unlock the potential of persons with disabilities and show how both employers and employees with disabilities can benefit from a more accessible and diverse labour market through sharing expertise and good practises on different levels and by different stakeholders.
7 May 2015 - 8 May 2015
Event background
The aim of this conference is to help unlock the potential of persons with disabilities and show how both employers and employees with disabilities can benefit from a more accessible and diverse labour market through sharing expertise and good practises on different levels and by different stakeholders. By looking at alternative new employment strategies/ideas, the conference aims to find ways to remove barriers and boost the employment opportunities for peoples with disabilities in Europe.
Objectives in a nutshell
The conference will highlight the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Right to Work and Employment (Art. 27).
The conference will promote exchange between employers, employees, persons with disabilities and social services and show innovative and best practices that have evidence-based results.
The conference will identify the necessary steps to create a positive synergy between all stakeholders by actively involving all participants.
Re-launch the new EASPD Declaration on Employment.
Eurofound contribution
Robert Anderson, Head of unit Living Conditions and Quality of Life, will make a keynote address on 'The spectrum of employment for people with disabilities and active measures'.
Agenda
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