DOI: 10.5176/2010-4804_2.3.228
Authors: M. Raudsaar, M. Kaseorg
Abstract:
Employment of people with disabilities is an important aspect in terms of social involvement because nonactive residents inhibit economic development. Estonia performs average in comparing ratio of no-active people (including disabled workforce) across EU countries. The situation can be improved when motivation to enter job market is increased either eliminating barriers or applying active employment policy measures. In this regard Estonia has not used its full potential, since intensity of measures taken is relatively modest. However, some good alternatives have emerged among third sector organizations. The main risk groups are women, young people, disabled people and elderly. In this paper we concentrate on the problems of unemployment among disabled people and the aim is to explore alternative work possibilities for disable people. We search for different solutions and analyze cases what has been used in Estonia.
Keywords: Best practices, Employment, Legislation, Local activities, Public policy
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