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• "Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities": Theme for the International Day of Disabled Persons, 3 December 2007

  16-05-2007 The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. The theme of the Day is based on the goal of full and equal enjoyment of human rights and participation in society by persons with disabilities, established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in 1982. This year the theme is “Decent work for persons with disabilities”.View Details

• Make SDnet your Partner for Trans-national Innovation and Development

  07-02-2007 SDnet is seeking: Social Partners and affiliated organisations; Organisations linked to industrial relations, non-profit-making organisations, research centres and institutes, universities; Non-profit-making networks of companies or of workers' organisations; National and regional authorities, including related associations and government services.
  - for participation in the Open Calls for proposals published by the European Commission, Directorate General Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities:View Details

• SDNET featured in Business & Disability - European Case Studies

  10-01-2007EWORX S.A. and SDnet are featured in a compendium of European Case Studies published by the Business & Disability Network. The publication contains a selection of 36 Case Studies, covering the areas of accessibility, e-accessibility and employment. View Details

• OECD Report: Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers (Vol. 1)

  Norway, Poland and Switzerland 07-11-2006Too many workers leave the labour market permanently due to health problems, and yet too many people with a disabling condition are denied the opportunity to work. This is a social and economic tragedy common to virtually all member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and an apparent paradox that needs explaining. View Details

• The Business Case for Diversity

  Brussels 01-10-2006Recognising and promoting diversity among employees in private enterprises can have many positive effects on a business. This is the message of a report based on two surveys carried out in 2005, which produced 919 responses from companies across the European Union. View Details

• EQUAL Opportunity Employment

  Brussels 01-10-2006The EQUAL initiative aims to put an end to discrimination in employment, whether in recruitment or in the workplace. Projects throughout Europe are providing successful and providing guidance on how to move forward in this crucial area to ensure that the EU makes the most of every member of its workforce. View Details

• Publication: Employment Guidance Services for People with Disabilities

  01-09-2006The number of people on long-term disability benefits in Europe is rising and this group is particularly at risk of social exclusion. Although many of those away from work for a long period due to illness or injury would like to rejoin the workforce, very few actually do so in practice. View Details