Workshop: Employment in the Mainstream Job Market

We would like to invite you to participate in our workshop as part of the 2024 Disability Rights Action Days. 

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024; 6–7 p.m.
Frequency: One session
Duration: 1 hour online (Zoom)
Target audience: People with disabilities, parents, guardians, professionals, anyone with a general interest
Speakers:
Susan Dober, Head Profil
Eva Meroni, Managing Director Profil

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The workshop provides essential knowledge on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. The following topics will be covered:

  • Explanation of Article 27 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  • The opportunity for individuals receiving a disability pension to work in the mainstream job market
  • Job search strategies and available support for individuals receiving a disability pension
  • Calculation of wages in such employment arrangements
  • Significance and challenges of employment in the mainstream job market
  • Support in the event of job loss

Experts explain how jobs can be created for people with disabilities. Profil many years of experience in placing IV pensioners in inclusive jobs in the primary labor market. These jobs offer alternatives to workshops, promote freedom of choice and inclusion in society, and create prospects for the future.

During a discussion, an employee with a disability will share the significance of working in the mainstream job market, detailing both the benefits and challenges of such employment. The workshop will provide an opportunity for questions and connect participants with relevant support services. Experts from the Foundation will lead the workshop, while a person with a disability employed in an inclusive workplace will share practical insights from their experience.

Important note: The workshop will not be conducted in simplified language. For more information in simplified language, please contact us directly: 058 775 20 20; profil

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