The course Social and Labour Market Integration of People with Disabilities offers you a a unique opportunity to delve into a a booming sector, where the demand for skilled professionals is growing. In a context where the inclusion in the workplace It is crucial; this training will provide you with the tools needed to facilitate access to employment for people with disabilities, covering topics such as the personalised career guidance and the design of integration programmes. You will learn how to implement integration programmes and to assess its impact, which will allow you to to play an active part in promoting equal opportunities. You’ll also explore the Supported Employment model, a practice that offers numerous benefits for both employees and businesses. On completion of this course, you will be ready to play a key role in creating a more inclusive and fair working environment. Join us and be part of the a shift towards a more equitable society!
Social and Labour Market Integration of People with Disabilities
Introduction
Objectives
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Identify the key concepts career guidance and its historical development.
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To analyse the roles of the careers adviser in the context of entering the labour market.
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Designing effective, personalised pathways to employment.
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Understanding the legal framework employment for people with disabilities.
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Implement methodologies to promote inclusive employability.
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To evaluate social and labour market integration programmes and their impact.
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To develop skills for implementing Supported Employment models.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE CAREER GUIDANCE PROCESS
Introductory points
The origins and development of career guidance
Concepts relating to the guidance process
Features of career guidance
Tailored support
Employability methodology or basic skills methodology
Framework for action
Professional profile of the careers adviser
Areas and contexts of intervention
Intervention models and levels
General duties of the careers adviser
Pathways to employment
TEACHING UNIT 2. GUIDANCE MODEL BASED ON INTEGRATION PATHWAYS
Pathways to employment
Features of the employment integration programmes
Designing a pathway to employment
Methodology and stages in the development of the integration programme
TEACHING UNIT 3. SOCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Psychosocial aspects of work
The process of helping people with disabilities into work
TEACHING UNIT 4. PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Access to employment as a constitutional right
Law 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for people with disabilities
Special Employment Centres
Career Guidance and Employment Placement Programmes
TEACHING UNIT 5. EMPLOYMENT WITH SUPPORT MODEL (ECA)
Regulatory and conceptual framework
The ECA model and other employment practices for people with disabilities
Advantages and benefits of Supported Employment
TEACHING UNIT 6. EVALUATION OF SOCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES
The programme evaluation process
Considerations regarding work performance
Procedures for gathering information
TEACHING UNIT 7. MEASURING THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES
Assessment of success indicators
The progress report
Support with getting to work