IMPRINT

Creating an Inclusive workplace environMent for emPloyees with autIsm withiN the publishing secTor

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Project Details

  • Topic: Adult Education
  • Programme: ERASMUS+ KA210 Small-scale partnerships
  • Sector: KA210-VET – Small-scale partnerships in vocational education and training
  • Project ID: KA210-VET-20DCBB6C
  • Website: Pending
  • Start: 01/01/2024
  • Finish: 30/06/2025
  • Total Grant: 60,000.00 €

Project Description

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have the fundamental right to work, as everyone else, but they face significant organizational and other barriers when trying to find employment starting from employer attitudes, perceptions, traditional recruitment processes. Additionally, they are typically excluded from targeted diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts in training and employment. According to Autism Inclusive Employment (E.P, 2021), just 10% of the 5 million people on the spectrum are working, indicating their continued underrepresentation in the workforce. Employing people with ASD has several benefits for the economy, including increased morale, diverse cultural perspectives, higher profits, productivity, and net income. But given that only a small percentage of businesses prioritize disability in their diversity initiatives, reporting, and strategies, the lack of employment opportunities and discrimination experienced by over half of people with disabilities call for immediate action. The European Commission has made disability-inclusive hiring and selection processes a top priority. The Book and Publishing (B&P) sector, which this projects focuses on is another sector challenging for individuals with autism, starting from social communication difficulties, as many roles require strong interpersonal skills, navigating networking events, interviews, or team collaborations. The need for flexibility and adaptability in some roles contrasts with the preference for structured routines often preferred by individuals with autism. These factors collectively contribute to the barriers faced by individuals with autism in accessing and succeeding in the B&P sector job market.

Work Packages

  • WP1 – Project Management
  • WP2 – IMPRINT Manual and Assessment Tool for managers
  • WP3 – VET Educator’s Handbook and training on autism-inclusive Recruitment and Retention
  • WP4 – Outreach Campaign and Call-to-Action
  • WP5 – Dissemination and Policy Briefs Activities
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Project Partners

Coordinator

🇫🇷 Socialability SAS

Partners

🇬🇷 The Hive P.C.

🇮🇹 Spazio Reale Formazione Impresa Sociale SRL-SRF

Participating Countries: 3

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Impact

Autism is a lifelong disability that leads to inequalities and discrimination in various aspects of life, including education and vocational training. The IMPRINT project aims to support individuals with autism by promoting inclusive work environments, diversity, and equality. The project will align with EU priorities, such as the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UN Sustainable Development Goals, European Pillar of Social Rights, E+ priorities, and the New European Agenda for Culture. It will promote merit-based and equal selection and recruitment processes, empower managers, and promote equal opportunities and socioeconomic inclusion. The project will also equip vocational education and training trainers with necessary materials to deliver targeted training on autism-inclusive recruitment and retention.

The Hive 's Role

The Hive Group is a partner in this project leading the A2.2 Development of the IMPRINT Manual for Managers, thus meaning being responsible for the development of the guidelines, the technical preparation of the templates, compilation of findings and lastly final development of the Manual. The Hive also leads most activities of Activity 4.Outreach Campaign and Call to Action A4.2 Campaign Launch and A4.5 Implementation of national events in Greece. Dissemination & Exploitation Activities in general are under the supervision of the Hive (Dissemination Plan; Dissemination reports; Brochures updating the progress of the project and their translation; social media accounts; logo; website ). The Hive also participates in all other project’s Activities (A2,A3,A4).

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