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Discussions about disability inclusion in the labour market often focus on recruitment. Organisations are encouraged to write inclusive job advertisements, provide accessible application systems, and invite candidates to request reasonable accommodations during the selection process. While these are important steps, research suggests that recruitment is only the beginning of an employee’s experience. According to the […]

Over the past few decades, many OECD countries have introduced legislation and policy measures to improve the employment of people with disabilities. These include anti-discrimination laws, employment quotas, financial incentives for employers, vocational rehabilitation programmes, and requirements to provide reasonable accommodation. Together, these initiatives have strengthened the legal framework supporting equal access to work. Despite […]

Research increasingly shows that the employment gap experienced by people with disabilities cannot be explained simply by differences in education, skills, or work experience. The International Labour Organization (ILO, 2024) found that people with disabilities are less likely to participate in the labour market, more likely to be unemployed, and generally earn lower wages than […]

Policies in Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Poland Across Europe, countries are developing policies to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Poland have introduced different approaches, including employment support programmes, employer incentives, vocational training, and workplace accessibility measures. Cyprus Cyprus supports disability employment through vocational training, employment counselling, and financial incentives […]

Across Europe, improving access to employment for people with disabilities has become a policy priority. The European Union, together with national governments, has introduced legislation, financial incentives, and employment support measures to reduce labour market inequalities. Despite these efforts, employment outcomes remain uneven across Member States. Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Poland illustrate how countries can […]

Universal Design is based on the principle that environments, products, and services should be designed to be usable by as many people as possible without requiring individual adaptations. Originally developed in the field of architecture, the concept has increasingly been applied to digital technologies, education, and workplace design. Within employment, Universal Design encourages organisations to […]

AccessibleMarket – Up-Skilling Persons with Disabilities to Access the Market through Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives, is a 24 month project dedicated to enhancing digital skills and social entrepreneurship opportunities for adults with disabilities, including the deaf community, within the VET sector. By addressing challenges in the digital business environment, we aim to foster inclusion and empowerment […]