Curated organisations, toolkits, research, and guides to support disability-inclusive employment worldwide.
41 resources · International
Evenbreak is the only global disability job board run by and for people with lived experience of disability. It connects candidates with inclusive employers across Europe, offers DEI training and consultancy services, and provides guidance on overcoming employment barriers in different European countries.
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) Small Business Toolkit helps small business owners and hiring managers learn how to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities, and explains the business case for doing so. EARN is funded by the US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and led by Cornell University's Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
A podcast from Understood.org, hosted by Nathan Friedman, exploring how neurodiversity drives innovation and creativity in business. Episodes feature corporate and industry leaders, including a 'Conversations from Davos' series, and cover topics such as leaders disclosing at work, moving past performative inclusion, employee resource groups, and leadership for a neurodiverse workforce.
A dedicated podcast exploring the intersection of neurodiversity and the future of work, with 38 episodes featuring experts in corporate neurodiversity. Aimed at HR leaders, talent acquisition professionals, and business executives seeking to understand and implement neuroinclusion strategies.
A catalogue produced by the European Commission with the European Disability Expertise (EDE) project and members of the Disability Platform's employment subgroup. It publicises positive actions by employers and public authorities across Europe to encourage the hiring of persons with disabilities and to combat stereotypes in recruitment.
An ILO guidance note (2015) providing step-by-step support for including women and men with disabilities throughout the development of national employment policies. Designed to be used alongside the ILO Guide for the formulation of national employment policies.
The ILO's foundational code of practice guiding employers on adopting a positive strategy for managing disability-related issues in the workplace. Intended to be read in the context of national conditions and applied in accordance with national law and practice. Covers recruitment, retention, career advancement, and return-to-work processes.
EASPD (European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities) represents over 20,000 disability services across Europe. Its employment work aims to improve labour market outcomes for persons with disabilities and to help employers and service providers create decent jobs and access EU funds, covering open, supported and sheltered employment. Publishes policy papers and studies, including on sheltered workshops and socially responsible public procurement, and runs the SUPPORT supported-employment project.
An ILO practical guide providing step-by-step guidance on how and when to provide workplace adjustments (reasonable accommodations) for workers with specific needs, including workers with disabilities. Focuses on four categories of workers and provides actionable frameworks for employers worldwide.
Archive of the Academic Network of European Disability experts (ANED), whose EU-funded work ended in June 2019 and was succeeded by European Disability Expertise (EDE). The employment theme page reproduces Article 27 of the UN CRPD (the right to work) and links to ANED country reports tagged Employment. Historical reference material; not updated since 2019.
The ILO Global Business and Disability Network supports companies in becoming inclusive of persons with disabilities by providing technical guidance and facilitating peer-to-peer exchange among businesses. It publishes resources such as a compilation of good corporate practices from member multinationals.
The European Commission's overview of disability policy in the EU. Covers the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, the European Accessibility Act, the Disability Platform expert group, EU funding for disability organisations, and data on the employment gap for persons with disabilities.
A multi-stakeholder initiative launched in 2018 and led by Fundación ONCE, advancing disability inclusion within corporate sustainability and business strategies. Partners include the European Disability Forum, myAbility, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, CSR Europe and the Global Reporting Initiative. Publishes guides and reports, such as on disability-inclusive sustainability reporting.
EPR is a network of 29 rehabilitation service provider organisations across 19 European countries. Operates a Task Force on Pathways to Employment and a Disability Management Working Group, providing evidence-based guidance on vocational rehabilitation and labour market integration. Also manages the EQUASS quality framework for social services supporting disability employment.
Online, instructor-led HR certificate courses (two weeks each) on the eCornell platform, offered under the Yang Tan Institute banner and developed by Cornell faculty and subject matter experts. 'Disability at Work' covers fair disability policies and practices in recruitment, career development, accessibility and accommodations; 'Neurodiversity at Work' covers recruitment, screening and onboarding, supervisor training and support, and building a workplace culture that welcomes neurodivergent candidates.
The only global disability job board run by and for people with lived experience of disability, with jobs listed across the UK, Europe and other regions. Connects disabled job seekers with inclusive employers. Evenbreak also offers employers CPD-accredited disability inclusion training and consultancy.
Diversity and inclusion consulting and training firm founded by Pete Stone, supporting French and international organisations since 2009. It works in French and English, and its areas of expertise include disability, LGBTQ+ inclusion, gender and generational diversity.
European Commission resource centre on accessibility (built environment, transport, ICT), carried out by a consortium that includes Fundación ONCE. Offers a network of 34 national experts, an online campus with courses and thematic forums, a digital library and guidance materials.