News list
- Joint D-WISE Network & EPR webinar showcases commitment for quality employment for persons with disabilities25 Oct 2021
On 22 October 2021 the European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR) hosted a webinar in partnership with the D-WISE Network in order to take stock of the situation of the sector in Europe.
- Joint D-WISE Network & EPR webinar20 Oct 2021
Join our interactive webinar with EPR about the role and contribution of WISEs (Work Inclusion Social Enterprises) to the labour inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Discover the findings of the D-WISE network research 'Towards inclusive employment of persons with disabilities', learn about inspiring case studies and follow a policy debate with representatives from the European Parliament, the European Disability Forum, and the European Commission.
- Joint D-WISE Network & EPR webinar25 Sep 2021
On Friday 22 October from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, the D-WISE Network and EPR organize a webinar on Work Integration Social Enterprises and their contribution to the labour inclusion of persons with disabilities.
- Members of the European Parliament acknowledge the value of social economy in generating quality employment for persons with disabilities18 Jun 2021
On 17 June 2021, the Members of the European Parliament Estrella Durá and Alicia Homs hosted an online debate on ‘What future for Inclusive Enterprises? Exploring the link between Social Economy and Inclusive Enterprises’.
The event was organised with the objective of shedding light on the different types of companies providing employment for persons with disabilities, with a particular focus on social economy enterprises and the so-called inclusive enterprises.
- DWISE Network launches website10 Feb 2021
Network of inclusive companies employing persons with disabilities across Europe
- Paris Strategic Discussion Seminar21 Oct 2019
On 21 and 22 October 2019 the partners of the project gathered in Paris at the headquarters of APF France handicap for a two day seminar to discuss the progress of the project.
This included for example a presentation on the EU policy framework for employment of persons with disability by Diversity and Disability Expert Nadège Riche and a joint discussion on the state-of-play of the European Social Economy Sector.
In Europe
- D-WISE Recommendations for the review of the General Block Exemption Regulation08 Oct 2025
The D-WISE Network welcomes the European Commission’s review of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), recognising it as a cornerstone for enabling inclusive employment across the EU. As a key instrument for supporting the employment of persons with disabilities, the GBER has provided legal certainty and financial tools that empower employers to invest in accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and long-term support.
- A major milestone for the recognition of D-WISEs as alternative employment models for persons with disabilities09 May 2025
On 16 April 2025, the European Commission published its long-awaited Study on Alternative Employment Models for Persons with Disabilities.
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