Equal Access to Sport for Persons with Disabilities: Legal Frameworks, Barriers and EU Action

Sport is vital for well-being and inclusion, especially for persons with disabilities. Despite advancements in rights and policies, barriers persist. The EU’s strategies aim to promote accessibility and inclusiveness in sport through funding and collaboration. Addressing structural, social, and economic challenges is essential for true participation and equity in sports.

The Origin of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Struggle for Dignity and Equality

Disability ceased to be seen as an individual problem to be «fixed» and began to be understood as a social issue. The true barrier is not the person with the disability, but rather a society that lacks accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

Person-Centered Planning: A Transformative Approach in the Workplace

PCP seeks to empower individuals by promoting their self-determination and active participation in defining their goals. Unlike traditional approaches that often focus on limitations, PCP highlights each person’s unique abilities, fostering a positive, future-oriented approach.

The Importance of Amplifying the Voices of Persons with Disabilities

When persons with disabilities actively participate in shaping policies, strategies, and programs, the outcomes are not only more relevant and inclusive but also more effective in addressing systemic barriers.

EU Disability Employment Package: Enhancing Inclusion

The Disability Employment Package announced in September 2022 is part of the broader EU Disability Rights Strategy 2021-2030, aimed at improving labor market outcomes and reducing the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled individuals.

EU Disability Strategy 2021-2030: A Path to Inclusion

The European Commission’s «Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030» marks an ambitious and comprehensive step towards building a more inclusive society for approximately 87 million people with disabilities across the European Union. Anchored in principles of equality, autonomy, and participation, this strategy is designed to ensure that all persons with disabilities can enjoy their rights fully, both in their own countries and across the EU.

Understanding Article 27: Employment Rights for Persons with Disabilities

As societies strive toward inclusivity, understanding and implementing Article 27 is paramount for ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities, free from discrimination, and can participate fully in the workforce.

Assistive technologies play a crucial role in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by facilitating their inclusion and participation

According to the World Health Organization, ensuring access to ATs is a key strategy in addressing barriers that limit the participation of persons with disabilities in various life activities, including education.

Challenges and Obstacles for People with Disabilities in the Workplace

People with disabilities face numerous challenges in the workplace that can affect their performance and well-being. Despite advances in inclusion, barriers persist in many areas. Promoters analyzes the main impediments in order to identify whether they are difficulties in themselves or could be due to prejudice and/or lack of knowledge.

Integration of Persons with Disabilities in the European Union

The European Union is firmly committed to promoting equality and combating discrimination in all its forms. A key priority is ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities, recognizing their right to live independently and fully participate in society.

The importance of Supported Employment:Setting the Stage for Promoters Project

Supported employment plays a crucial role in facilitating the integration of people with disabilities into the labour market by providing them with the necessary support and resources to secure and maintain meaningful employment.

Standing up for the Employment Inclusion of People with Disabilities

People with disabilities face a complex reality that affects various aspects of their lives, especially in the realm of employability. Despite legislative and social advances in inclusion, significant barriers still persist, hindering their full participation in society.

Job Inclusion Through Supported Employment

Promoters Project is an initiative to achieve the labor inclusion of people with disabilities in countries throughout Europe. It has just started in Madrid and Pistoia, thanks to the cooperation of the associations Arci (Italy) and Confluye (Spain).