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

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

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

4. 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.”

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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)

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

12. 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.

13. Many thanks for your kind attention!