Optimising Strategies for Integrating People with Disabilities into Work

German EU Presidency 2007

2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All

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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. 

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