The LMI4Dis_Abled project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the career prospects of people with disabilities (PWDs) by taking a holistic approach to their inclusion in the labor market. By enhancing the competencies of professionals working with PWDs and providing them with up-to-date Labor Market Information (LMI), the project empowers PWDs to make informed career decisions.
It embraces the challenges posed by digital transformation and offers innovative digital career exploration tools and assistive technologies to ensure PWDs are prepared for the evolving job market. Additionally, the project fosters collaboration among PWDs, career professionals, and support networks, promoting shared-careering and more inclusive career development.
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- Promote Disability Inclusion: Foster the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor market, aligning with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the new EU strategy for persons with disabilities (2021-2030).
- Improve Access to LMI: Enhance the quality and accessibility of labor market information (LMI) for people with disabilities, recognizing that existing LMI often lacks relevance and accessibility.
- Empower Young PWDs: Enable young people with disabilities to explore career opportunities and make informed decisions through accessible and inclusive LMI.
- Enhance VET and Career Guidance: Upskill professionals, including career guidance practitioners, trainers, and social inclusion experts, to better support the employment inclusion of people with disabilities.
- Tailor Career Information: Develop adapted LMI materials to serve as a valuable resource for people with disabilities in making informed career choices.
- Cross-Sectoral Cooperation: Establish a one-stop shop service model that encourages collaboration between education and training institutions, career guidance services, local communities, civil society organizations, parent partnerships, and businesses to provide integrated assistance for skills development and career planning.
- Digital Career Information: Create a Digital Careers Information System for people with disabilities to support their active involvement and employability in the labor market, taking into account the ongoing digital transformation.
- Synergies Across Stakeholders: Facilitate synergies among key stakeholders, such as education and training providers, career guidance services, local communities, civil society organizations, and employers, to ensure comprehensive support and quality information for people with disabilities.
- Enhance Accessibility: Ensure that digital resources and services are user-friendly, accessible, and engaging for individuals with disabilities to promote their equal participation in education, employment, society, and the economy.
- Meet Labor Market Needs: Adapt to the changing nature of work due to digital transformation and green transition, providing progressive career pathways for people with disabilities.
- Improve Learning Outcomes: Help individuals with disabilities build decision-making self-efficacy, career adaptability, and resilience by providing inclusive LMI knowledge and tools, as well as updated career information and guidance methodologies.