Event

Launch of the Study on alternative employment models for persons with disabilities

Across the European Union, persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing and sustaining employment. In 2020, only about 51% of persons with disabilities were employed, compared to 76% of those without disabilities—a persistent 24-point gap. This employment gap not only limits the full participation of persons with disabilities in society but also represents a significant loss of talent and potential for Europe’s labour market.

In response to this challenge, the European Commission launched the Disability Employment Package in 2022. This initiative brings together practical actions to promote quality employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, including tools, guidance, and evidence-based studies.

This online event will spotlight one of the latest outputs of the Package: the Study on Alternative Employment Models for Persons with Disabilities. Conducted by Empirica and Sozialhelden, the study explores:

• Key definitions and types of alternative employment models across Europe;
• Their impact on persons with disabilities;
• How those models function in practice and how they are regulated;
• Country case studies and examples of good practices of alternative employment;
• And a set of actionable recommendations for both national and EU-level stakeholders

This webinar will feature a presentation of the study’s main findings by the European Commission and the study authors, followed by an interactive discussion with participants. It is organised by the Inclusive Labour Market Alliance (ILMA), represented by the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR), Association for supported employment Europe (ASEE), European Disability Forum (EDF), European Network of Social Enterprises Europe (ENSIE), and Workability International.

Live captioning and International Sign Language interpretation will be provided.

To participate, please register here.