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Description
The primary objective of the project was to increase the employment of persons with disabilities in the City of Warsaw by addressing institutional barriers, negative stereotypes, and prejudices that hindered their employment. The project was divided into three main activity groups: developing and conducting baseline analyses, testing and developing final product versions, and publicizing and disseminating the accepted solutions. The project involved collaboration with Fundacja Aktywizacja, an NGO with significant experience in working with PwD.
The project activities included diagnosing the needs of various groups to ensure equal chances for PwD in the recruitment process, developing research tools, conducting training courses, and creating a manual of solutions and recommendations. The project also focused on raising awareness about the capabilities and needs of persons with disabilities, optimizing their working conditions, and improving the structure of social and tripartite dialogue.
The project was aligned with the European Pillar of Social Rights and complied with various EU regulations and strategies aimed at promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination. The project was expected to have a positive impact on the social dimension of sustainable development by promoting the professional activation of persons with disabilities, overcoming workplace discrimination, and building responsible work teams.
Summary of project results
The project "Equal Chances - Equal Work" aimed to address several issues and challenges related to the employment of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the City of Warsaw. The primary challenges included institutional barriers, negative stereotypes, and prejudices that hindered the employment of PwD. At the time, only 2.7% of the employed personnel in the City of Warsaw were PwD, highlighting the need for better recruitment practices and working conditions. The project sought to increase awareness and understanding of the capabilities and needs of PwD, thereby promoting a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
To tackle these challenges, the project undertook a series of activities divided into three main groups. First, it developed and conducted baseline analyses to diagnose the needs of various groups and identify necessary knowledge and competences among managers of PwD teams. This involved developing research tools, conducting focus meetings, structured interviews, and surveys. Second, the project tested and developed final product versions, including training courses and a manual of solutions and recommendations. These solutions were tested through training sessions and consultations. Third, the project focused on publicizing and disseminating the accepted solutions through conferences, promotional campaigns, and information dissemination via various channels.
The project achieved significant results, benefiting both direct and indirect target groups. It increased awareness of PwD''s capabilities and needs among the staff of the City of Warsaw, optimized working conditions for PwD, and improved the structure of social and tripartite dialogue. The project directly benefited the City of Warsaw employees, who participated in the baseline diagnosis and training sessions. Indirect beneficiaries included other business entities and employers from the open labor market, who gained access to the developed solutions and recommendations. Overall, the project contributed to creating a more inclusive and equitable work environment, ensuring that PwD had equal opportunities and could effectively contribute to the workforce.