Curated organisations, toolkits, research, and guides to support disability-inclusive employment worldwide.
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Global organisation of over 500 partners and companies working to end disability exclusion, founded by Caroline Casey. Works on leadership, reporting on disability data and representation, and publishes reports such as the Global Disability Legislation Index.
European organisation representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with 78 member organisations in 39 European countries. Works on rights, independent living, employment, education and self-advocacy in line with the UN CRPD.
The UN treaty on the rights of persons with disabilities, adopted in December 2006 and in force since May 2008. Article 27 covers the right to work and employment, including non-discrimination in hiring, reasonable accommodation and access to vocational guidance. Essential reference for policy and legal contexts.
ILO topic page on disability and work: key concepts such as reasonable accommodation and accessibility, the relevant international standards (ILO Conventions C111 and C159 and the UN CRPD), the ILO Code of Practice on Managing Disability in the Workplace, plus publications and projects.
The ILO's topic portal on disability and work. It explains key concepts such as reasonable accommodation, links to international standards (ILO Conventions C111 and C159 and the UN CRPD), and points employers to guidance including the ILO code of practice on managing disability in the workplace and the Global Business and Disability Network.
The foundational UN treaty on the rights of persons with disabilities, adopted in 2006. Article 27 addresses work and employment, including the right to work on an equal basis with others. Essential reference for policy and legal contexts.
A practical HR framework from SHRM covering how to recognise accommodation requests, navigate the interactive process, review medical documentation, evaluate reasonableness, and document decisions. While US-focused (ADA-based), its process templates and interactive-process methodology are valuable for European HR professionals adapting to local reasonable adjustment laws. Includes templates and legal considerations.
A comprehensive 2-hour online course by Dr. Tiffany Jameson covering neurodivergence and neurotypes, mental health connections, how neurodivergent traits manifest at work, masking, sensory environments, effective dialogue, and inclusive recruitment and onboarding strategies. Suitable for HR professionals, managers, and colleagues wanting to build understanding and create neuroinclusive workplaces.
The Association for Supported Employment Europe is the pan-European network of organisations promoting supported employment for people with disabilities. With member organisations in 19 European states, it has played a pivotal role in developing employment opportunities for disabled people to access and stay in employment. ASEE provides guidance, training standards, and knowledge-sharing across the sector.
The Zero Project, hosted by the Essl Foundation, identifies and shares innovative practices and policies on disability inclusion worldwide. Their 2025 conference focused specifically on Employment and ICT, bringing together organisations like the European Disability Forum and featuring scalable solutions for disability-inclusive workplaces and digital accessibility.
The European Commission's EURES job mobility portal includes a dedicated section on employment and support for persons with disabilities across all 27 EU countries plus Switzerland and Iceland. It details employment rights, social security provisions, accessibility guidance, and relocation support for disabled workers considering cross-border employment.
Representation advocate Tiffany Yu outlines three concrete ways employers can change their practices to help employees with disabilities contribute their full skills and talents.
TED Fellow Ryan Gersava argues that of the one billion people worldwide living with a disability, too many remain unemployed or feel pressured to hide their condition, and calls on companies to actively welcome and support disabled employees.
Produced by the National Disability Institute's Small Business Hub, this series highlights entrepreneurial support programs and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities, distributed with ASL and captions on YouTube.
Hosted by Brandy Schantz, a disabled veteran, workplace accommodation expert, and workforce development leader. Explores disability inclusion, reasonable accommodations, veterans in the workplace, and public policy, across five seasons and over 100 episodes.
Hosted by Tim Reitsma, who lives with Crohn's disease, arthritis, and anxiety. Personal stories about invisible conditions and chronic illness, with a strong focus on self-advocacy, workplace accommodations, and building more inclusive organisations.
Career-focused podcast for the blind and low-vision community, produced by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). Shares job insights, career opportunities, and workplace success stories from blind and low-vision professionals.
Podcast on disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the workplace, hosted by Ashley Sims, Director of Marketing & Communications at Disability Solutions, a US employer-facing disability-inclusion nonprofit. Actively publishing new episodes.