Policy for severely disabled persons

Frequently, there is a huge gap between disabled persons' entitlement to equal participation in social life and reality in the companies.

But there are several approaches to enhance the situation of these colleagues – for interest representatives in particular. They can contribute to a positive significance of integration and to the creation and preservation of jobs for persons with disabilities.

handicap is advising and informing interest representatives on any questions regarding policy for severely disabled persons in their companies.

Practical examples:

• Vocational training and employment for persons with disabilities
• Integration agreements
• Assistance with case-management
• Election of a Representative Body of Severely Disabled Persons
• Co-operation with the Integration Office and the Professional Integration Services
• Co-funding opportunities and labour market analysis
• Legal regulations according to the Social Security Code (SGB IX)