CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT “Persons with Disabilities in Employment: Inclusion through Jobs – Making It Real“ Zadar Croatia, 7-8 May 2015 Employment is crucial for people's social integration, physical and mental health, well-being and C that “States Parties recognise the right of persons self-realisation. Article 27 of the UNCRPD states with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to have the opportunity to gain a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities. States Parties shall safeguard and promote the realisation of the right to work, including for those who acquire a disability during the course of employment, by taking appropriate steps, including through legislation”. Article 27 clearly recognises and stresses the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others. This includes the right to gain a living by work, freely chosen or accepted in a labour market that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities. However, employment for persons with disabilities is not easy and has been worsened by the economic crisis that has hit Europe in the last years. Today we acknowledge that many efforts have been done to bring persons with disabilities to the labour market. However, the low success rate of people with disabilities employed shows that the efforts needed to achieve wider employment have been underestimated. The objective of this conference is to help unlock the potential of persons with disabilities and show how both employers and employees with disabilities can benefit from a more accessible and diverse labour market through sharing expertise and good practises on different levels and by different stakeholders. By looking at alternative new employment strategies/ideas, the conference aims to find ways to remove barriers and boost the employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Europe. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES IN A NUTSHELL The Conference will highlight the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Right to Work and Employment (Art. 27). The Conference will promote exchange between employers, employees, persons with disabilities and social services and show innovative and best practices that have evidence-based results. The Conference will identify the necessary steps to create a positive synergy between all stakeholders by actively involving all participants. Re-launch the new EASPD Declaration on Employment. PROGRAMME “People with Disabilities in Employment: Inclusion through Jobs – Making It Real“ Zadar Croatia, 7-8 May 2015 C THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2015 08h30 – 09h00: Registrations 09h00 – 11h00: Setting the scene Languages: HR/EN/DE/FR Welcome by Minister of Croatia and host The EASPD Employment Declaration Panel debate AWARD celebration 11h00 – 11h30: COFFEE BREAK 11h30 -13h00: People with disabilities and employment Languages: HR/EN/DE/FR Spectrum of employment for disabled people and activation measures Impact of the crisis: new employment model(s) needed – New EU tendencies Support methods o Testimony from an employee, adapting to a new work situation: my experience from sheltered to open employment o Future role of sheltered workshops in the EU? Transition from higher education to employment o Testimony from a young adult, Job-dating o Career guidance for students with disabilities Short intermezzo by the Arts Theatre Group 13.00 – 14.30 LUNCH 14h30 – 16h00: Plenary workshop for the Croatian participants on the New Croatian (Disability) Legislation (part1) – SEPARATE WORKSHOP FOR OSVIT MEMBERS Language: Croatian Workshops: Local and regional actions aiming towards inclusive employment in different areas o o o o o o Area 1: White collar sector Area 2: ICT sector Area 3: Industrial sector Area 4: Creative industry (Arts, design & Sports) Area 5: Agricultural & gardening sector Area 6: Hotel & catering sector 16.00-16h30 Coffee break 16h30 – 17h30 Plenary work shop for the Croatian participants on the News Croatian (Disability) Legislation (part 2) –SEPARATE WORKSHOP FOR OSVIT MEMBERS Language: Croatian -------------- Panel discussion by key note speakers and workshop leaders on the implementation of Art 27 of the UNCRPD and the EASPD Employment Declaration Languages: HR/EN/DE/FR Short intermezzo by the Arts Theatre Group FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2015 9h00 – 10h45: Employers and the work place Norwegian study on Employment of Persons with Disabilities with focus on the role of employers Refuting the myth: methodologies for success in the open labour market Universal Design & ICT/Person Centred Technology in the work place Awareness rising – the biggest challenge: How to reach the business world, more specifically multi-nationals Social Entrepreneurship 10h45 - 11h15: Coffee break 11h15 - 12h30 – Leading by Example Testimonies from employers and employees Graphic Art for the employer – training manual for employers Employment in the public sector City of Innsbruck Employment in the social sector: clients and colleagues Employment in the private sector more than CSR 12h30 – 14h00: Lunch 14h00 – 15h30: Conference Plenary Workshops – active discussion forums: tackling the barriers Outcome: (Policy) Recommendations towards authorities, business world & social sector 15h30 - 16h00 Final conclusions performed by the Arts Theatre Group 16h30 – 18h00: Goodbye cocktail and networking With support from the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation “EaSI” (2014-2020). 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