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Euronews gives us a new feature on #European #Disability #Card. Does it improve the life of persons with disability across Europe? How far did we go and what more can we do? Some first steps have been done, but surely we need more. And the #EuropeanUnion and its #MemberStates will work further on this.

Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada shares findings from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, shedding light on disability demographics, employment trends, income profiles, and more since the last survey in 2017. Learn more at https://rb.gy/5qv1mk. #NationalAccessAbilityWeek #NAAW2024 #DisabilityInclusion #Housing #Employment #Disability #EDI

Whether its providing employment skills development for participants or supporting employers in fostering workplaces that are inclusive, we are committed to changing the odds of employment success for Autistic and neurodivergent Canadians. Learn more about our programs and services at https://lnkd.in/gB7udNe #Accessibility #Inclusion #InclusionAtWork #NAAW2024

Accessibility in Canada: A Cause for Concern. I recently read an article about accessibility in Canada, as measured by the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD). The article discusses employment, income, and unmet needs for disability support. Here are some of the key findings from the CSD: 💠 People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than those without disabilities. 💠 The more severe a person’s disability, the less likely they are to be employed. 💠 Those with disabilities are also more likely to live in poverty. 💠 Many people with disabilities have unmet needs for disability supports, often due to cost. These findings raise a number of concerns: 💠 People with disabilities are not being given the same opportunities as those without disabilities. 💠 This is leading to a higher rate of unemployment and poverty among people with disabilities. 💠 People with disabilities are not getting the support they need to live full and independent lives. What can we do to address these concerns? 💠 We need to create more inclusive workplaces. 💠 We need to provide more affordable disability supports. 💠 We need to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. I encourage everyone to read the full article and learn more about this important issue. Please share your thoughts and comments below. #accessibility #disability #canada #employment #poverty #disabilitysupports

Thanks Valentina Pomatto for your summary of the summary, and extracting these key data out of the UN Disability and Development Report 2024! Highlights on SDG4 – Inclusive Quality Education: -While 11 per cent of children with disabilities of primary school age remain out of school, this percentage increases to 32 per cent for children with disabilities of upper secondary school age. -Only 30 per cent of children with disabilities achieve reading skills, compared to 37 per cent of children without disabilities; and 23 per cent achieve numeracy skills (compared to 27 per cent of children without disabilities). -87 per cent of countries have laws or policies protecting the right of persons with disabilities to education, up from 74 per cent in 2016. At this rate, all countries are expected to have legislation or policies protecting this right by 2030. However, only 17 per cent of countries legally guarantee an inclusive education in which learners with and without disabilities are thought in the same classrooms. -Only 47 per cent of countries has educational materials to support learners with disabilities, up from 34 per cent in 2016. -Only 38 per cent have accessible physical school environments, up from 18 per cent in 2016. Specifically on Assistive Technology: -In countries with low levels of the human development index, only 11 per cent of the persons who need assistive products can get them; in countries with medium levels of the human development index, only 33 per cent.  -The most frequent barrier is cost, with this barrier being experienced by 31 per cent of those who do not have the assistive products they need. -Although 90 per cent of countries have a financing mechanism to fully or partially cover the users’ costs of assistive technology, in practice, the cost of assistive technology is often covered out-of-pocket or by families or friends. -Over the past few years, promising steps have been taken to improve access to assistive technology. More than 80 per cent of countries have laws and regulations to support access to assistive technology. -Adequate services, human resources and education on assistive technology has progressed more slowly, with less than 50 per cent of countries providing these. -Innovations are concentrated on a few countries, with more than 80 per cent of patents of assistive technology filed in China, Japan and the United States. -Bilateral aid dedicated to providing access to assistive technology is small, corresponding to only 0.1 per cent of all bilateral aid dedicated to disability-inclusion.

Wednesday Blog—10 Approaches for Disability Inclusion in the Aid System. As I reflect on my work with Plan International Finland, developing and co-facilitating disability inclusion development training across the MBMF2 programme, and considering last year's work coaching 36 Plan International staff on disability, Gender, and SOGIESC inclusion, I can say that these ten approaches are my top ten to really embed in your disability inclusive practice. If you have any other approaches you would highlight, please write them below! #Disability #socialinclusion #GEDSI #diversityequityinclusion #internationaldevelopment https://lnkd.in/g9p7kRH9

As a social inclusion practitioner, you may not realise that I have actually spent more time in my career in the disability sector than the SOGIESC or focusing on Women/Gender. Here are my top 10 approaches to disability inclusion, approaches that are tried, tested and shared in the training and coaching that I deliver to INGOs such as Plan International.

#SocialWork #Diversity #Inclusion #disability #ethnicity The emphasis on NDIS-specific roles and policies in the disability accreditation specialisation outlined by the Australian Association of Social Workers might limit its applicability to non-NDIS disabilities, particularly in ethnically diverse communities. This could result in a lack of appropriate services and advocacy for these groups, further marginalising them within the broader disability sector. To address this, social work education and qualifications should be more inclusive, adaptable, and culturally competent, going beyond the NDIS framework to effectively engage with and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.

A recent report *Employment and Disability in Australia by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, highlighted that increasing employment of people with disability by just 10 per cent could add $16 billion to the Australian economic output each year. We believe in inclusive workplaces and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Uncover the facts. Speak with our team today. Email: employability@scia.org.au Phone: 1800 819 775 Visit: employability.org.au #EmployAbility #SCIA #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityRecruitment #InclusiveHiring #InclusiveRecruitment #AccessibleRecruitment #DisabilityAU #Disability #DisabilityJobs #RecruitmentinAustralia

52% of people with a disability are unemployed 😮 (That’s over 8 million people in the UK without access to work) This is in huge contrast to the overall unemployment rate of 4.2% ❌ Shocking ❌ Unfair ❌ Limiting This is why disability awareness is important! We can change the narrative around disability and the workplace - all it takes is awareness and education. If you want to be a part of the change you can find out more in our latest blog. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecMryQND #DisAbility #disabilityawareness #alwayslearning #inclusionmatters