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Employability for all – projects perspective Presentation at 19 September T-EST conference in Izmir, Turkey on supported employment.
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Employability for all – projects
perspective Izmir, Turkey, 19 September 2014
Karel Van Isacker
OutlineOutline
European perspective
Belgium, Flanders
◦ Inclusion in work domain
Supporting inclusion via projects (EC
funded)
But … who am I?But … who am I?
Private: ◦ 40 years young
◦ Flemish (Belgium)
◦ Lived in various countries: Belgium, UK, Democratic Republic of Congo, Greece and Bulgaria
Professional: ◦ Background in economics
◦ Passionate about working with and for people with disabilities since 2003
◦ Coordinated, managed, participated in 50+ projects
Disability and employment ratesDisability and employment rates
(Source: 2011 World report on disability)
Austria: 43.4 vs 68.1%
Germany: 46.1 vs 64.8%
Netherlands: 39.9 vs 61.9%
Norway: 61.7 vs 81.4%
Poland: 20.8 vs 63.9%
Spain: 22.1 vs 50.5%
Switzerland: 62.2 vs 76.6%
UK: 38.9 vs 68.6%
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Some figures of the European Some figures of the European
diversity…diversity…
(Source: administrative data
of EU MS, 2000-2006)
Some figures of the European Some figures of the European
diversity…diversity…
(Source: administrative data
of EU MS, 2000-2006)
Some figures of the European Some figures of the European
diversity…diversity…
(Source: administrative data
of EU MS, 2000-2006)
Variety of employability tools… but Variety of employability tools… but
are all inclusive?are all inclusive? (Source: administrative data of EU MS, 2000(Source: administrative data of EU MS, 2000--2006; IZA 2006; IZA
Research Report 2010)Research Report 2010)
Quota schemes both in the public and private sector:
◦ Austria (4%), the Czech Republic, France (5%), Germany (5%), Greece (5%), Hungary, Italy (7%), Lithuania, Luxemburg (5%), Malta, the Netherlands (5%), Poland, Portugal (5%), Slovakia, and Spain (2%)
Partial quota schemes in either private or public employment:
◦ Belgium, Cyprus, Ireland, and Slovenia.
No quota system:
◦ Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom
Variety of employability tools… but Variety of employability tools… but
are all inclusive?are all inclusive? (Source: administrative data of EU MS, 2000(Source: administrative data of EU MS, 2000--2006.)2006.)
Sheltered employment:
◦ increasing trend in Austria, Germany, Italy,
Finland, Luxembourg and Portugal
◦ decreasing in Poland and Sweden (and United
Kingdom)
Some figures of the European Some figures of the European
diversity…diversity…
Number of people with disabilities in ordinary employment increased
Sheltered employment varies among the Member States.
Most countries characterized by increase in the employment status of people with disabilities (except Poland and the Czech Republic)
Unemployment level decreased in France, Austria, Slovakia and the UK, but increased in Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden.
Focus on Belgium, FlandersFocus on Belgium, Flanders
Focus on Belgium, FlandersFocus on Belgium, Flanders
Structure of the Belgian StateStructure of the Belgian State
Belgium is a federal state, made up of three communities (the Flemish-speaking Community, the French-speaking Community and the German-speaking Community) and three regions (the Flanders Region, the Brussels Capital Region and the Walloon Region).
◦ The Federal government is tasked with everything which falls within the sphere of interest of all Belgians, irrespective of language, cultural or territorial considerations, such as foreign affairs, defence, justice, finance, social security and a large part of public health and domestic affairs.
◦ The communities are tasked with people-related matters, such as language, culture and education.
◦ The regions are in turn tasked with territorial matters, such as town and country planning, environment and employment.
Complex state structure creates a situation in which
people with disabilities are not always sure who to
approach for a particular form of assistance.
Core rule…Core rule…
◦ specific facilities for PWD will only be sought if solutions cannot be found through general ones.
◦ applies to all areas of life (transport, housing, employment, etc.).
◦ on 1 April 2006: transfer of PWD authority for employment and professional training from VAPH to the normal policy areas of employment and social economy.
“general where possible, specific where necessary”
Focus on employabilityFocus on employability
One employment agency for all
◦ Regular labour market (adjustments might be needed)
◦ Sheltered workshops
◦ Not able to work
When seeking a job
◦ Network for people with disabilities towards (paid)
employment: case manager, assessment centre,
jobkanaal, support while at work, specialised
vocational training, …
Focus on employabilityFocus on employability
Support while at work
◦ Adaptation work place: surroundings, tools, clothing
◦ Allowance for travel and accommodation expenses
◦ Flemish Support Premium: financial subsidy to
compensate for potential efficiency loss
◦ Allowance for interpreters (impaired hearing)
◦ Employment in a sheltered workshop
◦ Case manager or coach to provide tailor-made job-
coaching at the start of a new job
◦ Possible support later on during the career, e.g.
career counselling, support of employer/colleagues, …
General evolution in EuropeGeneral evolution in Europe
Shift from passive measures towards (active)
labour market integration policies.
More traditional approaches (e.g. sheltered
employment, regulation, employment quota)
AND new types of measures:
◦ New vocational training and rehabilitation
programmes
◦ New labour market measures facilitating the matching
process between people with disabilities and
employers: funds for the adaptation of infrastructures
and workplaces, wage subsidies, tax incentives, etc.
Building further on this…Building further on this…
Disparities in Europe require cooperation
◦ Share good/best practices, experiences,
knowledge, skills
Important
Across borders, continents
◦ Developing projects
With all relevant stakeholders involved
Employability Pathway in EuropeEmployability Pathway in Europe (Source: European Alliance on Skills for Employability)(Source: European Alliance on Skills for Employability)
Our approachOur approach
Ear for needs people with disabilities
Cooperation across borders with NSWE countries in Europe
Partners ◦ Education (academic, VET), end-users, technology
providers from partner countries
Set up ◦ User requirements collection, developing training
material and tools, evaluate through pilots, disseminate/market it
Our social goals: ◦ Inclusion and improved quality of life
◦ Free training courses (OER) and supporting tools in various domains
◦ Beneficiaries: people with disabilities
Projects contribute to thisProjects contribute to this
Employment ICT (AT) competences
Social competences Efficient Caregiver support
Empowerment
Project detailsProject details
ICT/AT training
◦ www.vipi-project.eu
◦ www.atlec-project.eu
Social competences
◦ www.games4competence.eu
Employment
◦ www.dice-project.eu
◦ www.tourism4all.eu
Personal care giver
◦ www.mcare-project.eu
Training Tools Training Tools
& Material& Material Games
Games (online, desktop, mobile)
Mentoring
Training courses (online, offline, mobile)
Peer support
Free
OERs
Free
OERs
Ecosystem based on person led process of personal development in case of disability
Education
Vocationaltraining
EmploymentLife long learning + career
Schools
Vocationaltraining centres
Carers
Policy makers
Employers + self
employment
AT/ICT/... training / Support needed
Forthcoming events with focus on Forthcoming events with focus on
disabilitydisability Interdisciplinary Symposium “Social
Competences, Creativity And Wellbeing”
03-05.06.2015 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Topics:
◦ Creativity, innovative technologies and the social challenges of youth and people with disabilities.
◦ Developing the social competences of youth and people with disabilities, with the usage of modern learning and training technologies.
Call for papers now open (see leaflet)
Website: http://issccw.academy/
Forthcoming events with focus on Forthcoming events with focus on
disabilitydisability Interactive Technologies and Games (ITAG)
Conference 2014
16-17.10.2014 in Nottingham, UK
Topics: ◦ Gaming on the move
◦ Robotics and education
◦ Games Based Learning
◦ Game related Technologies
◦ Games, Apps and Artificial Reality for Health
◦ Accessible Game Design
◦ Web based gaming technologies
Website: http://itag.gamecity.org/
Contact detailsContact details
• PhoenixKM project team
(Karel, Bernard)
o Overall project management
o Project management support, research
o URL: www.phoenixkm.eu
o Amersveldestraat 189
8610 Kortemark
Belgium
Extra slides…Extra slides…
Different perception of disability Different perception of disability
Disability rates in EU working population:
Different definitions of “disability” (6-30%
between the Member States)
The The EuropeanEuropean Union of Union of diversifieddiversified
figuresfigures Figures are from 2001, Eurostat
ReasonsReasons forfor thisthis diversificationdiversification
Lowest estimate, based on the extremes of currently defined disablement categories: ◦ Around 74 Million persons in Europe alone
Other estimates that take into account: ◦ People in the so-called hinterland between fully
able bodied and the classically termed disabled, should considerably raise those numbers
Disability rates vary ◦ Different disability definitions and classification
◦ E.g. defining disability within the context of incapacity to work, as they do in Poland, while it is functionality in UK
Population with disabilities will Population with disabilities will
increase in Europeincrease in Europe
Disability policy at EU level Disability policy at EU level
Disability policies are mainly Member States responsibility: administration, organisation, provision of social care, social services, healthcare, child care
Why a disability policy at EU level?
◦ People with disabilities have similar concerns throughout the EU: same rights, same obstacles, same discriminations
◦ EU policies, instruments and legislation impact in many ways on situation of people with disabilities
Main areas for EU actionMain areas for EU action
Accessibility of goods and services
Participation as equal citizens in Europe and quality community-based services
Equality and combating discrimination
Employment in the open labour market
Inclusive education and training
Social protection to combat poverty and social exclusion
Equal access to health services and related facilities
External action including EU enlargement, neighbourhood and international development programmes
Mix of tools to achieve the objectives
Legislation: e.g. explore the possibility of a “European Accessibility Act”
Mainstreaming: ensure that all relevant EU initiatives promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities
Cooperation between Member States and civil society
Funding
Awareness-raising
Data collection and monitoring
More info on ANED
(http://www.disability-europe.net/)
European Disability Strategy 2010 European Disability Strategy 2010 --
20202020 Empower people with disabilities to enjoy
their full rights
Create a barrier-free Europe for all
Comply with the international
commitments taken by concluding the
UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities
UN Convention on the Rights of UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Rights recognised cover almost all policy fields: accessibility, employment, education, health, independent living, participation in culture and sport, civil rights.
Mixed competences between EU and M(ember)S(tates) (all MS + the EU signed the UNCRPD)
The EU and MS, to the extent of their competences, have to comply with the obligations to ensure the rights recognised in the Convention
The Human Rights approach to The Human Rights approach to
disability disability –– paradigm shiftparadigm shift “Persons with disabilities include those who have long-
term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments
which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their
full and effective participation in society on an equal basis
with others”
(Article 1 UN Convention on the rights of persons with
disabilities)
"objects" of charity, medical
treatment and social protection
"subjects" with rights,
capable of claiming those
rights and making decisions
for their lives based on their
free and informed consent as
well as being active members
of society.