Best Practice at Bertelsmann Making employers aware of employing people with disabilities Knut Weltlich Lisbon, 29 October 2004

Agenda Introduction of Bertelsmann Disabled people at Bertelsmann Movie about the activities of the Group Representatives for the Disabled

Agenda Introduction of Bertelsmann Disabled people at Bertelsmann Movie about the activities of the Group Representatives for the Disabled

Bertelsmann:. Internationality, First-Class Content, Bertelsmann: Internationality, First-Class Content, Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit Bertelsmann Essentials “We believe that individuals strive for autonomy and self-fulfillment. We place our confidence in their initiative and creativity.”

Agenda Introduction of Bertelsmann Disabled people at Bertelsmann Movie about the activities of the Group Representatives for the Disabled

For many years the Group Management and Representative for the Disabled have been working on innovative ideas for improving working conditions for colleagues with disabilities Signaling device Shuttle Active wheelchair Best Practice at Bertelsmann by supporting the development of new ideas and use of innovative products Best Practice bei Bertelsmann durch Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung neuer Ideen und den Einsatz innovativer Produkte

Every Bertelsmann employee has access to open dialogue, committed contact persons and an organized information policy Brochure explaining rights Information brochure Image folder

The European Year of People with Disabilities offers a platform for the presentation of central activities organized by Bertelsmann Forums/discussions Support of Vocational School for the Disabled Literature Festival Berlin Sports festival Gütersloh Internet live chat Cultural events

The European Year of People with Disabilities offers a platform for the presentation of central activities organized by Bertelsmann St. Nicholas’ Day party Closing event at the Corporate Center

Bertelsmann sees the EYPD not as a one-off initiative – but as a convergence/demonstration of commitment for the future Trade Fairs in Istanbul, Copenhagen and Vienna Internal and external online presence New and innovative workplaces TV campaign in Europe “Markt der Möglichkeiten” (Market of Opportunities)

Bertelsmann’s complete value-added chain also used for “People with Disabilities”

Goals and successes of Bertelsmann’s commitment Raising awareness Openly showing, not concealing disabilities Increasing the employ- ment rate of people with disabilities Not being disabled is not a merit, but a gift that may be taken away from us at any time.

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