Availability of Assistive Communicative Devices (Glossary)
Jobseeker
Element:
Availability of Assistive Communicative Devices
Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is an important facilitator in 4 countries and a facilitator in 4 others.
Jobseeker
| Element | TO | AU | DK | FI | FR | DE | IRL | IT | M | NL | NO | PT | RO | SL | SI | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability of Assistive Communicative Devices | 2.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | -1.0 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
3.6 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
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 availability of assistive communicative devices 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.