Supporting Employability of Young Disabled People in Europe
LOW VISION Services, led by Alenka Gaj, is setting standards in Europe to improve the employability of young disabled individuals. Established in 1996, the organization provides support services such as counseling, personal assistance, adapted transportation, study support, and various social activities. They offer practical training, non-formal learning courses, and information about job opportunities to enhance the skills and career prospects of disabled students. The organization also addresses barriers to employment, both personal and systemic, and works towards creating inclusive work environments. Overall, LOW VISION Services plays a vital role in empowering disabled individuals to access job opportunities and build successful careers in Europe.
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LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe 15-17 June 2018 Improving employability of young disabled people Alenka Gaj t Slovenian Association of Disabled Students
About the organization Established in 1996 Two offices (Ljubljana and Maribor) Support services for students: Counselling Personal assistance Adapted transportation Study support Social, sporting and non-formal learning activities LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Support during studies Practical training in our organization Help in finding practical training elsewhere Offering support during practical training (PA, transport) Offering non-formal learning courses related to certain skills (foreign languages, computer courses, public speaking) Cooperating with universities Career centres LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Support for all Sharing information about job opportunities Organizing awareness raising workshops and debates which include employers and disabled job seekers Volunteering opportunities within our organization and in EVS Offering information about the rights and benefits of disabled employees LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Barriers to employment Personal barriers: Low self-esteem / overestimating own s abilities Poor working skills Poor disability coping skills (O&M, assistive technology, social skills) LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Barriers to employment Barriers in the system: No workplace adaptation for practical training during studies Occupational medicine certificate Long procedures for workplace adaptation, not financed enough Inadequate support (transport, PA) Employment rehabilitation services LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Barriers to employment Barriers posed by employers: The tasks a post involves Inflexible workplace (work from home, flexible working hours) Mistakes attributed to disability, not human error Poor chances for professional development and promotion LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
What we need Responsive rehabilitation services Retain motivation of unemployed youth Encourage personal development and growth Allow flexibility in the workplace Open-minded employers Confident and well skilled disabled people LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
Alenka Gajt Slovenian Association of Disabled Students EBU office 6 rue Gager-Gabillot 75015 Paris France Tel: +386 41 632 865 E-mail: alenka@dsis-drustvo.si Tel: 00 33 1 47 05 38 20 E-mail: ebu@euroblind.org Thank you LOW VISION Services, A Global Right Setting the Standards in Europe Alenka Gaj t 15-17 June 2018
