Supporting The Employability of Young Disabled people
▶Summary
The DIS-employability project aimed to address the significant challenges individuals with disabilities encounter in accessing the labor market and securing meaningful employment. Over 24 months, ...
▶Objectives
The primary objective of the DIS-employability project was to provide disabled individuals with essential employability skills, primarily focusing on developing critical thinking abilities. By enhancing these skills, we aimed to facilitate their inclusion in the labor market. Our goal extended beyond skill-building to address systemic barriers and discriminatory practices, fostering a more inclusive environment. Ultimately, the project aimed to empower disabled individuals to compete equally in the job market and contribute meaningfully to society.
▶Activities
Learning, Teaching, Training Activity (LTTA): Through workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions, youth workers exchanged expertise and best practices in fostering critical thinking skills among disabled individuals. Additionally, as part of our commitment to piloting project outcomes, this activity served as a platform for testing the training format proposed in Project Result 1. Local activities: Five local activities were organized, one by each partner, based on the learnings from the LTTA. These activities were tailored to the specific needs of the 3 types of target group (physical disability, intellectual disability, and typical youngsters), ensuring relevance and effectiveness. Multiplier events: A total of five multiplier events were held, one by each partner. These events served as platforms for disseminating project outcomes, sharing insights, and engaging stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
▶Impact
The DIS-employability project produced a range of concrete outputs and results, contributing significantly to our overarching objectives: Tangible results: Research Report; Educational Format (Training Format – Project Result 1); International Piloting (LTTA); Local Programmes; Guidebook (Project Result 2); Web Platform including E-modules (Project Result 3); Multiplier Events. Intangible results: Meaningful Insights for Policy-making; Enhanced Competencies of Operators; Sensitization of Disabled Young People; Promotion of Inclusive Attitudes; Framework of Cooperation.