Curated organisations, toolkits, research, and guides to support disability-inclusive employment worldwide.
129 resources
A VTA (varig tilrettelagt arbeid) company wholly owned by Asker municipality, providing adapted work in cooperation with NAV. Its activities include catering and bakery products, signage, and wood products such as grave markers.
KAI is a collaboration between OsloMet and NAV that covers the entire knowledge chain within work inclusion: research and knowledge synthesis, education and dissemination. The centre celebrates 10 years and runs, among other things, the KAI podcast.
Bransjeforeningen Arbeid & Inkludering in NHO Service and Trade is a professional development and interest organisation for over 100 work inclusion businesses. The member companies guide people into employment or education on assignment for Nav, including through work-oriented measures such as VTA (permanent adjusted work). The association has specialist areas in Inclusive Job Design and Supported Employment (SE), and offers courses, including in IPS.
Swedish diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy founded in 2008, offering consulting, training and mentoring for private and public sector employers. It reports working with 400+ companies and organisations since 2008, and its definition of diversity covers the seven discrimination grounds, including disability.
Belgian inclusion agency founded by Hanan Challouki. Inclusified works with companies, brands and agencies to turn an inclusive mindset into strategies, actions and results, with a focus on inclusive communication.
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.
Collection of practical how-to toolkits from Business Disability Forum for disability inclusion in organisations, including Recruitment, People Manager, Disability Confident, Neurodiversity and Technology toolkits. Some resources are free; full access is for BDF Members and Partners.
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 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.
Business Disability Forum's collection of toolkits for organisations, including Recruitment, People Manager, Neurodiversity, Occupational Health, Mental Health, Disability Confident and Getting Started toolkits. Some Knowledge Hub resources are free while others require membership.
UK government support to help people with a physical or mental health condition or disability get or stay in work. A grant can pay for specialist equipment and assistive software, support workers such as a BSL interpreter or job coach, and travel to work if public transport cannot be used. It does not pay for reasonable adjustments, which are the employer's legal responsibility.
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 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.
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.
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 practical toolkit for UK managers and HR teams covering legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 explained in plain English, common adjustment pitfalls, conversation starters and confidence-building tools for managers, templates for planning and reviewing adjustments, Access to Work tips, and guidance on trial periods. Includes case law analysis with real-world lessons for applying reasonable adjustments.