Training & Education
To enjoy ones job is not just a privilege of non-disabled people. A satisfying job is important for all people. The topic of the occupational future, training and further education is something that occupies all disabled people, especially those who have been recently confronted with a disability. Mostly they ask themselves questions like; which jobs can, or would I like to do? Or what can I do with my capabilities?
Structural barriers like stairs or too narrow doorways are in many cases still the first barriers to education and workplaces. Along with this many workplaces are not accessible for disabled employees. It is important to remove these barriers: the occupational integration of people with a disability not only increases their quality of life and self-esteem, but it is also makes an important contribution to the economy. A well educated banker remains a well educated banker if he / she is sitting in a wheelchair!
Education & Training
Training or retraining is necessary to improve the integration of people with a disability. This re-training is often made more difficult because of the limited mobility.
So called e-Learning, participating in educational and training course over the internet is a good compromise for disabled people. In this way they can learn new important skills from their own homes. An increasing number of institutions are offering e-Learning as an alternative to the traditional method.
Advice
In deciding about occupational integration disabled people are supported by numerous organisations and institutions. Advice centres can give information about the range of employment possibilities taking the individuals physical abilities and his / her occupational history into consideration. Various different models are used for the integration of a disable person in the new job, like trial placements, direct learning in the workplace, or mentoring. Many institutions have had a designated number of places reserved for disabled employees, which makes the eases the entry into the labour market or ensures long term career security.
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