Employment
Inclusive employment is a human right!
People with disabilities have the right to work, equal with others.
This is written in Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Benefits of employment for people with Down syndrome.
Having a job can make life better in many ways, not just by earning money.
Work can help people feel good about themselves, be more independent, and feel part of a group.
It also helps people make new friends and find new hobbies.
Benefits for businesses and organisations.
Studies have shown that people with Down syndrome are good workers. They often stay in their jobs longer than other workers.
They help make the workplace a happier place. They also make their work friends feel better.
This makes the whole work area nicer. Everyone feels good and works well together.
Because of this, people with Down syndrome are important to businesses.
Barriers to employment.
People with Down syndrome often face wrong ideas about them. These ideas can stop them from getting jobs.
Some people think they can’t do the work, even if they can. This makes it hard to get hired.
Employers might not even think about hiring someone with Down syndrome. They might not believe they can do the job.
Not having enough education can also be a problem. Without the right training, it is hard to find work.
People with Down syndrome might not have the skills needed for some jobs. This makes it even harder to get hired.
We need to change these wrong ideas and help with training. This will make it easier for people with Down syndrome to find jobs.
Support and training.
Some organisations have programs to help people with Down syndrome and learning disabilities get good jobs.
They also teach the employers and other workers. This helps them feel more confident about hiring people with Down syndrome.
This teaching also helps change wrong ideas about people with Down syndrome.
In the end, the whole company becomes more inclusive for everyone.
Inclusive employment case study
We published a case study on best practices in the inclusive employment of people with intellectual disabilities in Bangladesh.
The case study can be used by governments around the world to make work places more inclusive.
We are working hard to make employment more inclusive.
We want an inclusive employment system with workplaces that are open and welcoming. This would create better chances for everyone.
We are working on advocacy, training and resources to help improve employment systems for people with Down syndrome.