Promoting equality and addressing discrimination - Disability: Inclusive approaches for productive work

Part 6.3 of the ILO's "The Informal Economy and Decent Work: A Policy Resource Guide supporting transitions to formality"

Key challenges are discussed:

• Marginalization from the mainstream economy
• Weak data to support policy development
• Attitudinal barriers and social exclusion
• Low educational levels
• Skills gaps
• Labour market discrimination
• Weak policy and legal environment

and emerging approaches and good practices are presented:

• A rights based approach
• Inclusive strategies
• Addressing data challenges
• Expanding labour market opportunities
• Education policies
• Overcoming skills gaps
• Making training accessible
• Community Based Rehabilitation 
• Changing policy and legal frameworks
• Awareness raising and knowledge sharing