Optimising Strategies for Integrating People with Disabilities into Work

German EU Presidency 2007

2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All

Diversity at work

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General Information Technology

Jobseeker

Element:
General Information Technology

Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is an important facilitator in 2 countries and a facilitator in 4 others in getting people with disabilities to look for paid employment.

Jobseeker

Element TO AU DK FI FR DE IRL IT M NL NO PT RO SL SI UK
General Information Technology 1.3 -0.6 1.3 3.1 -0.2 2.2 0.9 1.4 3.2 1.1 2.0 -1.5 2.6 2.0 0.8 1.1

N = 12


This element is based on a 9 point scale ranging from –4 (complete barrier) to +4 (complete facilitator). 
-4 = complete barrier, -3 = severe barrier, -2 = moderate barrier, -1 = mild barrier, 0 = neutral, +1 = mild facilitator, +2 = moderate facilitator, +3 = substantial facilitator, +4 = complete facilitator

In relation to the element general information technology countries that give a rating between 2 and 2.99 inclusive are given a light green colour and are considered to be a moderate to substantial facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Countries with a rating between 3 and 4 inclusive are given a “dark green” colour indicating that they are considered to be a substantial to complete facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment.  Those below 2 and above –2 are not highlighted.  Countries with a rating between –2 and –2.99 inclusive are given an “orange” colour to indicate that this element is considered to be a moderate to severe barrier in their country and countries with a rating between –3 and –4 inclusive are highlighted in “dark red to indicate that this element is considered to be a substantial to complete barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. 

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