BITSE Barriers which Inhibit the Transition from School to Employment

An examination of barriers which inhibit the transition from school to employment for persons with disabilities in matters relating to vocational education and training.

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Presentation group

• Özlem SAYLAM Centre de la Gabrielle, FRANCE

• Milena GONEVANFEPD, BULGARIA

• Eva RECHBERGER Caritas, AUSTRIA

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Countries

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Austria

Belgium

Netherlands

Ireland

France

Italy CroatiaBulgaria

Greece

Malta

BBRZInnoviaCaritasEASPDNASONFEPDUniversity of ZagrebUPIM Centre de la GabrielleInstitute for Community RehabilitationCOPE FoundationScuola Viva Maria Regina CollegeMiddin

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Approach Questionnaires & Focus Groups

• Learners with disabilities

(170 persons, 16 – 60 years)

• Trainers

• Employers

• Service Providers

• Personal Network4

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Attitudes / Perception / Awareness

• Attitudes and Perception towards Persons with Disabilities

• Attitudes and Perception of Persons with Disabilities

• Stereotyping and Labelling

• Ignorance and Awareness of Disability Issues

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Structural / Administrative

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• Legislation/Public Policies

• School/Work/Living Structures

Environmental / Physical / Accessibility

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• Physical / Infrastructural Accessibility

• Transport Facilitation Accessibility

Education / Training / Including informal learning

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• Policy & Procedure

• Culture & Practice

Resources / Opportunities

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Lack of individual Support:

•alternative options and opportunities

in education and work

•transition support systems

•information on entitlements

•welfare and funding

•accessibility in general

Accessibility / Inclusion

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This transition is influenced by…

•opinions and information

about disability issues

•public policies and structures

•one's personal and social environments

•geographical location/position

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Status of economy

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• Macro Economic Policies

• Micro Economic Policies

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Thank You For Your Attention!

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