1. The implementation of the UN CRPD by the EU - the way forward
Anna Ludwinek
September 10, 2015, Thessaloniki
EESC

2. Overview
UN CRPD implementation – review of European legislation, policies and programmes
Agenda for Jobs, Growth, Fairness and Democratic Change
How to overcome barriers for successful employment
Key Results from the 2011 LFS ad hoc module on employment of people with disabilities

3. Employment rates for people reporting a work limitation caused by long-standing health problem and/or basic activity difficulty (%) - 1

4. Employment rates for people reporting a work limitation caused by long-standing health problem and/or basic activity difficulty (%) – 1 - by age groups

5. Employment rates for people reporting a work limitation caused by long-standing health problem and/or basic activity difficulty (%) - 2
Men
Women
Limitation
None
EU 28 41 74 36 62
Bulgaria 20 64 16 60
Ireland 22 66 21 58
Latvia 63 43
Slovakia 32 70 27 56 UK 38 81 35 71
Sweden 78 75

6. Activity rates for people reporting a work limitation caused by long-standing health problem and/or basic activity difficulty (%) - 1
Limitation
None
EU 28 29 58
Bulgaria 23 70
Ireland 28 72
Latvia 43 69
Slovakia 20 57 UK 31
Sweden 62 81

7. Young people with health problems or disabilities
Often with mental health problems
Aged years (generally)
Two distinct groups:
School leavers with no previous employment history
Young people who develop an illness/injury during their early career and become disabled
Factors associated with vulnerability to exclusion in young people
More likely to be involved in temporary or part-time work
Greater risk of low earnings
Lower training opportunities
Often not entitled to unemployment benefit
Vulnerable to health and behavioural problems
Health – ill-health increasingly a factor in social inclusion

8. Inclusive labour markets Access to quality services
Active inclusion
EU strategy that aims to
promote the social inclusion
and social protection of those
furthest from the labour market
by addressing issue within 3 pillars
Inclusive labour markets
Access to quality services
Adequate
income support

9. Joint action and co-ordination
The role of local authorities
Can play a significant role in co-ordination and as direct employers or in relation to providing employment services
New services for new needs (digitalisation)
The role of Public Employment Services (PES)
PES need to develop the range of services available (in areas such as capacity assessment, job matching, advocacy, job coaching) and the capacity of staff to deliver them
The role of NGOs
In many countries a major part of the services for young people are supplied by NGOs.

10. Policy pointers Principles of approach
Skills development, training and job placement – an integrated approach is needed to these essential steps to employment
After training ensure rapid placement in a real job if momentum is to be maintained and skills are to remain relevant
Empowering the individual to take control of their career path – individuals should be able to make real choices in this area
Employers may need support with the recruitment, training and retention of some young people, e.g. those with disabilities
Good projects evolve over time

11. Thank you