The survey had the participation of 245 visitors who attended the 19th Reatech – International Fair for Inclusion, Accessibility, and Rehabilitation
Progress and challenges go hand in hand when the topic is the inclusion of people with disabilities No labor market. At least that was the conclusion of the survey by Coexistir, a consultancy specializing in diversity and inclusion.
Released exclusively to InfoMoney, the research counted on the participation of 245 visitors who were at 19th Reatech - International Fair for Inclusion, Accessibility and Rehabilitation, and sought to evaluate the difficulties, opportunities, and perspectives of inclusion in the corporate environment.
Among the respondents, more than half (55%) are women. As for the types of disability, physical impairment is the most common (93% people with mobility impairments), followed by hearing impairment (27%), intellectual disability (24%), visual impairment (11%), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (2%). The predominant age group is 30 to 40 years old (30%), and 28% are over 50 years old. In terms of education, 61% have completed high school, while 22% have a college degree.
Looking at these individuals’ employment situation, 52% of the respondents are unemployed, while 41% are employed in some capacity, such as: employees of private companies, self-employed individuals, civil servants, or individual microentrepreneurs. The retail sector is the largest employer (29%), followed by services (25%) and manufacturing (8%).
Challenges and inclusion in the workplace
Still, the Coexistir research The study showed that professionals with disabilities face obstacles in the corporate environment: 64% have never been promoted, and 63% reported having experienced discrimination at work. Most of them hold operational or administrative positions, and 47% earn up to the minimum wage.
On the other hand, the survey highlights that, among those who are employed, 79% are aware of the Quota Law for People with Disabilities. In fact, the majority (58%) joined their current companies through this legislation. In addition, 65% rate their relationship with their immediate supervisors as good, and 66% consider their interactions with coworkers to be positive. Workplace accommodations to meet their needs were implemented in 58% of the cases, and 70% participate in professional development activities offered by their companies.
SOURCE: InfoMoney
