Enhancing and promoting employment inclusion for people with disabilities: Analysis and perspectives of the University of Foggia’s “Mission Inclusion” project

Journal title EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY
Author/s Guendalina Peconio, Valentina Berardinetti, Martina Rossi, Giusi Antonia Toto
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2024/1
Language Italian Pages 11 P. 233-243 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ess1-2024oa17494
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This study aims to examine the role and perspectives of the academic institution in facilitating the employment integration and autonomous professional development of people with disabilities. By means of an in-depth analysis, it will focus on the importance of a close connection between schools and the third sector, higher education and the world of work in order to promote a sense of confidence in one's own abilities and autonomy, fundamental pillars for guaranteeing an independent and satisfying life, exploring new educational and professional models capable of fostering inclusive human relations. Through an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach, in fact, strategies and practices will be outlined that educational and academic institutions can adopt to significantly contribute to the improvement of employment opportunities and professional well-being of people with disabilities, thus promoting the creation of a more equitable and inclusive society.

Keywords: ; inclusion; work; educational models

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Guendalina Peconio, Valentina Berardinetti, Martina Rossi, Giusi Antonia Toto, Valorizzazione e promozione dell’inclusione lavorativa per le persone con disabilità: analisi e prospettive del progetto “Mis-sion Inclusion” dell’Università di Foggia in "EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY" 1/2024, pp 233-243, DOI: 10.3280/ess1-2024oa17494