2.2 Inclusive Vocational Education and Training (VET) Practices

Intended Audience: Persons with disabilities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Local Governments (especially law enforcement personnel), Local NGOs, International NGOs, International governmental organizations (INGOs), Donor organizations (National, international)

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Please note: Credit should be given to the US International Council on Disabilities and Rehabilitation International. Important Resources:

• International Labour Organization--Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Vocational Training: A Practical Guide
• Skills Development through Community Based Rehabilitation: A good practice guide (2008)
• Training for Success: A guide for peer trainers (2008)
• Integrating Women and Girls with Disabilities into Mainstream Vocational Training: A practical guide (1999)
• Case Studies of Emerging/ Innovative Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Practices in Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities
• Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Case Study

Key Learning Objectives in this module:

1. Understand the connection between access to Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for persons with disabilities and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
2. Identify the barriers that most vocational training programs face and the barriers that a lack of vocational rehabilitation services pose to persons with disabilities
3. Become familiar with Article 32 reporting on Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for persons with disabilities
4. Learn strategies for creating a successful vocational education and training program

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