A briefing report discussed entrepreneurship for people with disabilities in Europe. It said that self-employment provided flexibility that was appropriate for many in this population and allowed for better management of disability and lifestyle, but there was a need to raise awareness and to develop appropriate training and start-up programmes to meet the needs of people with disabilities, and for benefits systems to be adapted to ensure that the benefits trap did not inhibit the transition into self-employment. The report discussed the use of assistive technologies and improvements to accessibility that would be beneficial.
Source: Policy Brief on Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Entrepreneurial activities in Europe, European Commission/OECD
Links: Report
Date: 2014-Aug
