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| Introduction |
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Dear Svetlana,
Welcome to the first issue of IN Newsletter.
To start with, we are delighted to present you our Network's name & Mission statement that received the majority of your votes during our recent surveys:
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In this first newsletter we focus on general context and speak about some myths that arise around the concept of "disability". You will also find some recommendations on insightful e-learnings and discover a story of our partnership with Network Gesat (Réseau Gesat) in France for your inspiration.
We wish you a nice reading! |
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| Global context with key numbers |
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People with disabilities comprise 15% of the world’s population or more than a billion people. They are the largest minority group in the world and are comparable to the population of China. In EU around 100 million people leave with disability. The worldwide figure is expected to double to 2 billion by 2050.
Persons with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as less education, poorer health outcomes, lower levels of employment, and higher poverty rates.
Barriers to full social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities include inaccessible physical environments and transportation, the unavailability of assistive devices and technologies, non-adapted means of communication, gaps in service delivery, and discriminatory prejudice and stigma in society.
Some numbers:
- In 2018, 20.3% of people with disabilities (aged 18 to 24) were early leavers from school vs. 9.8% of people without disabilities.
- In 2018, the employment rate for people with disabilities (aged 20 to 64) was 50.8% vs. 75% for people without disabilities.
- In 2018, employment rate of women with disabilities (aged 20 to 64) was 47.8% vs. 54.3% employment rate of men with disabilities.
Sources: The World Bank, ILO Global Business and Disability Network |
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| Checking facts & Breaking myths |
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People with disabilities are sick and unhealthy
This is false!
Thinking that disability is a sickness leads people in some parts of the world to fear they will “catch” a disability, or that disabled people will make co-workers become unlucky or sick, too. The truth is that people with disabilities are like non-disabled people, except that they have a limitation which often can be mitigated with a workplace adjustment.
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| Finding qualified candidates with disabilities becomes easier when working with local job placement partners serving this population |
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This is true!
In surveys and reports from employers across the globe, finding qualified candidates with disabilities can be a challenge. This is why finding effective external and internal partners should be an important part of your disability inclusion strategy. |
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| The best way to match a person with a disability to a job is to consider their limitation and find a job that does not require the ability that is limited |
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This is false!
The best way to match a women or man with a disability to a job is to do what you would do for any employee - look at their qualifications and their abilities and skills against the job requirements. If there is some aspect of the job they are unable to do, explore the need for a reasonable workplace adjustment. |
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| Women with disabilities face particular barriers in accessing the workplace and receiving equal treatment |
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This is true!
Women with disabilities face dual barriers related to gender and disability. When data is available it often shows that women with disabilities earn less than disabled men and then women without disabilities and are particularly prone to harassment and violence at work. |
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Today we want to present you our partnership with association Gesat Network (Le Réseau Gesat) in France.
For more than 40 years, the Gesat Network connects private and public companies and the protected and sheltered employment sector.
By actively collaborating with Gesat Network we promote responsible purchasing by choosing our suppliers from establishments and services that provide assistance through work (ESAT) and adapted employment organisations.
Gesat Network also provides training sessions to increase awareness on responsible purchasing and disability inclusion strategy in general.
Learn more about Gesat Network (in French)→
And you? Who do you partner with to promote the employment of people wish disabilities?
Share with us your local initiatives by filling in the form below. |
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Learners Corner |
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| Global |
International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization teamed up with Cornell University (USA) to create a course Disability in the workplace: a global perspective.
In this interactive video-based course, employers, experts and persons with disabilities themselves share their latest insights, knowledge and experiences on disability in the workplace, as well as give you some practical advice on how to properly build your inclusion strategy.
The course is free and is availbale online in English. Approximate duration: 1h30
Learn more→ |
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| France |
Université du Réseau des référents handicap a eu lieu les 29 et 30 mars 2021.
Pendant 2 jours, les acteurs du handicap en entreprise se sont réunis pour trouver des solutions et agir pour ouvrir l’emploi des personnes en situation de handicap.
2 jours pour échanger entre professionnels de l’emploi et du handicap, faire le point sur les sujets d’actualité et nourrir vos pratiques professionnelles.
Retrouvez l'enregistrement de cette conférence sur la chaîne YouTube Agefiph.
En savoir plus→ |
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In This Issue
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Coming Next
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April 2021:
Network meeting
June 2021:
second issue of the Newsletter |
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Contact us
- Do you want to share your feedback?
- Do you have any ideas or recommendations for upcoming newsletters?
- Do you have any question?
Please feel free to contact us by mail or using the contact form!
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Further Reading
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Our SharePoint
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Find the latest information on our SharePoint site! |
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