Employment and Training

  1. Toucan is a short, effective video on the benefits of teleworking for person with disability. Teleworking is basically using technology to enable persons to work from their homes. This system can be beneficial to persons with a wide range of disabilities but it cal also be beneficial to the organisation and society. For the individual, teleworking allows for more flexible time schedules, reduced commuting and wider opportunities. For an organisation, it lowers their overhead and allows a company to employ people from a larger geographical area. - Available from: Technology Initiatives for Disabled and Elderly People, Tanzaro House, Ardwich Green - North, Manchester M12 6FZ, U.K. Fax: 44 161 273 5122
  2. Employment of Disabled Persons in Japan - History Produced in 1992 by the Japan Association for Employment of the Disabled & Tokyo Cine-Video. A well-documented overview of Japanese initiatives beginning with assistance offered to people disabled by the 1923 earthquake and concluding with new legislation in the 1990's. Highlights include a film clip of Helen Keller's 1948 visit to Japan, the beginnings of "Hire the Handicapped" campaigns after WWII, the 1964 Paralympics, international disability events held in Japan in the 1980's and the introduction and refinement of the quota system. 30 minutes. - Available from: JAED, North Tower, New Pier Takeshiba, 1-11-1 Kaigan Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 81 3 54 00 1637 - Fax. 81 3 5400 1638.
  3. Helping Each Other - The Levy and Grant System Produced by the Japan Association for the Employment of the Disabled and Tokyo Cine-Video Co., Ltd. A step-by-step explanation of the current system of rehabilitation, vocational evaluation and training, and transport and housing adaptation. The video features a panorama of newly-developed training centres and national vocational rehabilitation network, with commentaries by numerous experts from the industrial and governmental sectors. 43 minutes - Available from: JAED, North Tower, New Pier Takeshiba, 1-11-1 Kaigan Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 81 3 54 00 1637 - Fax. 81 3 5400 1638.
  4. We Can Do It is a documentary that won an award at the World Congress of Rehabilitation International Film Festival in Key in 1992. It is the story which illustrates the positive results of some of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assist the integration of people with disabilities into the community and world of employment. - Available from: ILO, P.O. Box 14114, Nairobi, Kenya or, ILO, F/REHAB, CH1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax 41 22 799 6310.
  5. Employability is a landmark, award-winning film that captures the essence of why it makes good business sense, to hire qualified people with disabilities. The video highlights numerous examples of large and small businesses who hired persons with developmental disabilities and have absolutely no regrets about their decision. We see a person with Down Syndrome working at a bank, and others working in a mailroom, restaurant, for UPS and several large corporations such as Woolworths, AT&T, Johnson and Johnson, etc. We hear about people who previously would have been "written off" and are now taxpaying citizens. The video also includes information on school programmes that prepare persons who are disabled for work as well as provide assistance to the perspective employer. One employer states "Their opportunity is our opportunity". And one employee states "I want to be treated like anyone else. Nice." The cost of rental is $25.00. - Available from: Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, N.Y., N.Y. 10012 USA, Fax: 1 212 979 2873.
  6. Reasonable Accommodations of the Enabling Kind was produced by Mainstream, Inc. to help employers discuss with applicants who are disabled their workplace accommodation needs. It features the process of breaking down the essential functions of a job in order to discuss reasonable accommodations with applicants who have a variety of functional limitations. It also includes interviewing tips for both employers and employees. This 20 minute video comes with a helpful workbook that can be used as an instructional aid. This video and manual come as part of a package with another video entitled Close Encounters of the Disabling Kind (following). Cost is $89.95 plus $5.00 for postage and handling in the USA. The video is closed captioned. - Available from: Mainstream Inc., 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 830, Bethesda, MD 20814 USA, Fax: 1 301 654 2403.
  7. Close Encounters of the Disabling Kind is an amusing 20 minute video that introduces one to Joe Donatelli, a hiring manager who says "I don't have time to change the world". When he finds out that, thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, he may soon be interviewing applicants with disabilities, he almost panics. By talking with a rehabilitation professional, he learns the basics of disability etiquette and is soon much better prepared - and willing - to interview qualified individuals with disabilities. A workbook accompanies the video and comes together with another video entitled Reasonable Accommodations of the Enabling Kind (above). The cost for both is $89.95 plus $5.00 for postage and handling in the USA. The video is closed captioned. - Available from: Mainstream Inc. 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 830, Bethesda, MD 20814 USA, Fax: 1 301 654 2403.
  8. Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities is a highly entertaining video that serves as a wonderful guide to "disability etiquette" and effective communication. It is appropriate for all employers, large and small and uses humour to make its points. This 26 minute video comes with training materials and has both open captioned and closed captioned versions. The cost is $195.00 and a 20% discount is available to organisations in developing countries. - Available from: Programme Development Associates, 5250 Business Ave, Suite B, Cicero, N.Y. 13039 USA. Fax: 1 315 452 - 0710.
  9. Introducing High School/High Tech tells the story of an innovative programme sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. High School/High Tech is a community-based partnership of educators, employers, parents, rehabilitation professionals and students with disabilities. Its purpose is to encourage students with disabilities to pursue post secondary education and training leading to fulfilling and high demand careers. Many private sector companies including Martin Marietta, Atlantic Richfield Oil Company, Chevron USA, Rockwell International , TRW, Wells Fargo Bank and numerous smaller employers have served as sponsors of this "win-win" programme. Free copies of this open-captioned video are available along with descriptive brochures and a "how to start a programme" manual. - Available from: The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, 1331 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 USA, Fax: 1 202 376 6219.
  10. Part of the Team is an introduction to eight managers and supervisors who know first hand about working with people who are disabled. It brings home the point that accommodating people with disabilities is a practical decision that pays off in terms of productivity and commitment of the employees. Employers are shown how to take advantage of this often previously untapped resource of qualified employees. The video is designed for employers of all sizes, rehabilitation organisations and all others concerned with employment of people who are disabled. It was produced as a public service of the IBM Corporation in co-operation with the National Easter Seal Society and the Work Environment and Technology Committee of the Presidents, Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. - Available from: National Easter Seal Society, 230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 USA, Fax: 1 312 726 1494.
  11. Unfinished Business is a treatment of discrimination and civil rights issues regarding diversity in the workplace. Through the use of humour and a historical perspective, it provides clarity about discrimination in the USA and where one needs to go to achieve true diversity and an inclusive work force. This 32 minute video comes with training materials and has both closed and open captioned versions on the same tape. The cost is $170.00 plus shipping and handling but a 20% discount is available to people working in developing countries. - Available from: Programme Development Associates, 5260 Business Ave., Suite B, Cicero, N.Y. 13039 USA, Fax 1 315 452 0710.
  12. Return to Work for Supervisors is a 17 minute video that clearly describes what a supervisor should do when one of his/her employees is injured on the job. it dramatically demonstrates how a positive change in a supervisor's attitude can encourage and revitalise an injured worker and benefit the entire organisation. The companion video Return to Work for Employees is an 18 minute version that describes what an employee should do when she/he is injured. Again it demonstrates how an appropriate attitude can transform the entire situation in a positive manner. Both videos are closed captioned. Cost is $695.00 for both videos and there is a 25% discount to persons in developing countries. - Available from: Milt Wright and Associates, 9548 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA, Fax: 1 818 349 0987.
  13. Making the ADA Work for You addresses both the attitudes and legalities necessary for managers and supervisors to effectively implement Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This award-winning video deals with such issues as interviewing techniques, essential functions, reasonable accommodation, effective supervision, undue hardship, etc. Five narrators with disabilities express a positive underlying message about abilities in five realistic scenarios that illustrate simple, inexpensive solutions to compliance. Produced by Barr Films in association with Milt Wright and Associates. The video is 22 minutes and is available in open and closed captioned versions. - Available from: American Media Inc., 4900 University Ave., Suite 100, West Des Moines, IO 50266 USA, Fax: 1 515 224 0256.
  14. Taking Control: The Workers, Compensation-Return to Work Connection is a 26 minute video which demonstrates practical approaches to reducing workers, compensation costs; enhancing employer and employee communication, implementing effective return to work, changing the workers, compensation system into a winning process. This video is specially designed to provide practical, reasonable approaches to achieving the above goals. It is appropriate for the following audiences: front-line supervisors, human resource professionals, safety professionals, occupational health professionals and workmen's compensation personnel. Cost is $495.00 for industrialised countries and a 25% discount for developing countries. - Available from: Milt Wright and Assoc., 9548 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA, Fax: 1 818 349 0987.
  15. No Barriers for Business: Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act is a 22 minute video which focuses on disability non-discrimination in human resource practices. It includes pre-employment screening, reasonable accommodation, cultural diversity and the ADA, health benefits plans and the ADA, Injured Workers and the ADA, Collective Bargaining Issues and Personnel Training. The video is targeted to human resource professionals in both large and small businesses. There are 10 accompanying brochures. A Spanish version is available. The cost is $25.00. - Available from: Cornell University, ADA Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centre, 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607, Rockville, MD 20850 USA, Fax: 1 301 217 0754.
  16. Interviewing for Abilities: The Answers to the Americans with Disabilities Act is an 18 minute video designed for human resource professionals, managers, and front-line supervisors. This video was developed by the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, Employer Subcommittee. The video portrays three different interviewing scenarios. There is a Leaders, Guide led by facilitators for people who are responsible for interviewing job candidates which accompanies the video. The cost is $25.00 and is open captioned. - Available from: Society for Human Resource Management, P.O. Box 6080, Morgantown, W.V. 26506 USA, Fax: 1 304 293 5407 .
  17. Training for Integration and Participation is a video series on various aspects of employment and training produced by the ILO. It is designed to promote the role of non-rehabilitation professionals in the integration as well as rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Integration: Let's Make It Happen is an introductory video for the set. It provides the philosophical and ethical framework for including people with disabilities in all community activities starting with the creche and leading to employment. Integration: What the Social Worker and Placement Officer Can Do is an overview for social workers and placement officers in developing countries. it presents realistic possibilities for integration and covers important facts about disability, advocacy and the importance of education and vocational opportunities as well as several practical suggestions that can be taken to achieve integration. Integration: What the Agricultural Worker Can Do is an excellent training tool for this and just about any other target audience who has little o no exposure to working with people who are disabled. It is clear, easily understood and includes numerous practical suggestions on how on can work with persons with various disabilities. For example, when working with persons who are mentally retarded, break down usual tasks into small steps, repeat instructions, demonstrate and use a variety of methods of training. What the Vocational Instructor Can Do continues in the same practical manner to include specific recommendations on how to bridge the gap between the employee and employer. It proves information on the various types of employment schemes that have been proven successful in many countries. The series is sold as a set for $75.00 to developing countries. - Available from: ILO Publications, International Labour Office, CH 1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland, Fax: 41 22 799 6310.
  18. Open for Business is a 30 minute documentary of the transformation of one town, Tacoma Park in the USA as a result of implementation of the ADA. It is narrated by world famous violinist Itzhak Perlman who had polio as a child. The video documents a few persons with a disability who visit numerous businesses in the town -a drugstore, restaurant, beauty parlour and grocery store. They educate the owners on the ADA and the simple adaptations that would make their businesses comply with the law as well as accessible to persons with disability. - Available from: Ward and Associates, Inc. 4400 MacArther Blvd., #100, Washington, D.C. USA
  19. Interview Skills of the Future for minorities, women and people with disabilities is available either in video or CD-ROM. It is an educational tool teaching tactful and positive responses to challenging interview questions for people having a hard time breaking through the traditional hiring barriers. It includes proper techniques for successful interviewing. The set is interactive in educational style. Cost of the video is $98.00. Also ask for their disability resource catalogue. - Available from: Program Development Associates, 5620 Business Avenue, Suite B, Cicero, N.Y. 13039 USA Fax: 1 315 452 0710.
  20. Who Will Chase The Elephants Away is a very interesting video from Zimbabwe that takes a close look at the individual lives of several people with disabilities as well as some of the more unique programmes and needs in the country. The title comes from the wife of one of the men featured who went to a rehab hospital to have treatment and amputations due to leprosy. They live in a very remote area and one of her main concerns while he was away was who would chase the elephants away if they attacked her home. The video is also unique in that it is one of very few that highlights and demonstrates the belief in tribal healing that is common to many people. Although some of the terminology for disability is not used today (the video was made in 1987) it is a very human, endearing and unique video. One hour. - Available from: The ILO, Vocational Rehabilitation Branch, CH1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax: 41 22 799 6310.
  21. Community Action for Disabled Persons: A Training Film is based on the premise that communities need as much help as does the person with a disability and that in developing countries, the person best suited to fulfil this role is the community worker. Community workers vary in terms of their role on terms of reference, however, this video provides examples of problems faced by people with disabilities and also some practical solutions to, for example, social isolation, dependence on others, lack of access, etc. Included are tips on how to mobilise the community, especially with regard to how the community itself benefits when it includes and supports persons who are disabled. Creative examples of use of community artisans as trainers is included, along with concrete actions appropriate in most developing countries. 32 minutes. - Available from: The ILO, Vocational Rehabilitation Branch, CH-1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax:41 22 799 6310.
  22. Life Must Continue: Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities is a documentary of the work of the UNDP/ILO project in Kenya with support of the Kenyan Government which aimed to assist people with disabilities be integrated in all aspects of employment. A media campaign was an integral part of the project and the video outlines how this campaign sought to improve attitudes towards people with disabilities by employers and the community at large. The project consisted on a sheltered workshop component for persons with mental handicap, transitional workshops, sign language training, the work of a Business Advisory Council and vocational training. Self employment schemes were central to the project and these trained persons in specific skills as well as management practices. In all aspects of the project, there was an emphasis on self-esteem and productivity o the person who was disabled as well as production of products that were competitive in the open market. - Available from: The ILO, Vocational Rehabilitation Branch, CH-1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax : 41 22 799 6310.
  23. Women with Disabilities Get the Job Done is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) from the the well-known Improved Livelihood for Disabled Women Project that was supported by the ILO in Zimbabwe. It simply and clearly states that "If you are looking for loyalty, reliability and efficiency, women with disabilities get the job done". - Available from: The ILO, Vocational Rehabilitation Branch, CH-1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax: 41 22 799 6310.
  24. Less Barriers, More Opportunities documents the lives of five women from Malawi and summarises what some of the qualities were in each of their lives that enabled them to succeed. They come from very different economic and social backgrounds, as well as disability. But each of them had a very healthy self-esteem, good parental and family support, innate talent in a particular skill, at least a basic education and each created their own opportunities. It is an excellent overview of the foundation for success for any human being, but it is of particular relevance to those working with women in developing countries. The video would be useful to groups working with parents of persons who are disabled, particularly girls and women. It is each woman's dignity that stands out. - Available from: The ILO, Vocational Rehabilitation Branch, CH-1211, Geneva 22, Switzerland. Fax: 41 22 799 6310.
  25. Business As Usual is a Canadian Film that won an award at the 1997 World Congress of Rehabilitation International in New Zealand. It is a 37 minute video supported by the ILO, Disabled Persons International (DPI) and the University of Calgary in Canada. It covers workers who are disabled in Jamaica, Kenya, Canada and the Philippines. In Jamaica, a group of people with disability own their own company and part of the profits go to support other disability programmes. In Kenya, the work started as a Community-Based Project and began to include advocacy for people who are disabled to be included in family businesses or asking the community to help them get loans to start up small businesses. Many of the beneficiaries now worked with the National Exporter's Association and in some cases, the disabled employee is now the employer helping non-disabled members of her community. In Canada, people with intellectual disabilities are working with a Management Advisory Committee that supports them in profit making activities that have become totally self-sufficient. In the Philippines, an organisation called Micro Link Enterprises runs a business for marginalised groups including but not limited to people with disabilities. It is market driven and supports businesses for three years at which time they become independent. Practical marketing suggestions and innovative schemes are included throughout the video. Information about detailed research: available from: Dr. Alfred Neufeldt, Rehabilitation Studies, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T1N4. Fax: 1 403 284 5569. In Canada, available from: Missing Link Productions, # 400, 119-14th St. NW, Calgary, AB Canada T2N 126; tel. 1 403 283 6201, fax.1 403 283 6214. In USA, available for $195 from Fanlight Productions, 47 Halifax Street, Boston, MA 02130, USA. Tel: 1 617 524 0980, Fax:.1 617 524 8838.
  26. Supported Employment: Work Integration for People with a Handicap is a video that exemplifies the motto "Normal where possible, special where necessary". It describes supported employment as a "complete package" aimed at both employer and employee. The programme is based in Amsterdam and is based on finding work situations where a person who has a learning difficulty can do a job that takes productive time away from other employers. This philosophy has been used successfully in many employment schemes for people with mental impairments and other disabilities since the 1970's. The system identifies a potential need, works with perspective employers and employees and provides support that is slowly phased out as less assistance is required. - Available from: Stiching VSO Arbeidstrajekt, Oppert 4A, 3011 HV, Rotterdam, Amsterdam.
  27. The Final Step: The Case for Getting Disabled Workers Back on the Job is a short Canadian video about employees who become disabled through illness or accident and the benefits to all of getting these persons back to work as quickly as possible. Examples included degenerative diseases where employees become increasingly disabled and adaptations have to be made time and again. It also includes examples from Australia, Germany and Canada where legislation mandates adaptations be made for reintegration. The basic argument presented is economic - we save money when people with disabilities remain employed. The governments lose taxes, people with disabilities lose salary and productive people become recipients of welfare rather than productive citizens. - Available from: The National Institute of Disability Management and Research, MacMillon Bloedel, Somass Division, 3500 Harbour Rd., Port Alberne, B.C. V9Y 7L7, Canada. Fax: 1 604 724 7593.
  28. IAM Cares (We Care) is a video based in Canada and supported by the International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers and the Centre for Administering Rehabilitation and Employment Services. It is a very good video demonstrating how advocacy and practical help are required to ensure productive and successful employment for persons who are disabled. The IAM has an advocate that often represents the person who is disabled in applying for a position, confronts the sensitive questions and concerns of potential employers, assists with the placement and follows up with both employee and managers. It is a good model that has potential for replication in both developing and industrialised countries. IAM Cares have two additional videos on their programme that are also available. - Available from: IAM Cares, 9000 Machinists Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 USA. Fax: 1 301 967 4585.
  29. The Student Transition Program is about work at the Bethlehem School District in Pennsylvania, USA for disabled students ages 15 through 21. It is designed to provide a smooth transition for the students from school to work and consists of classroom instruction, job raining and competitive employment. the 15 minute video encourages those working with students to always break tasks down into small steps, especially for students who are mentally disabled. - Available from: Bethlehem Area School District, c/o Thomas Albright, 1115 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 USA.
  30. No Pity No Pedestals is a 1985 film from the Department of Labour in New Zealand. Five persons with disabilities are highlighted together with five employers. Some of the employees became disabled after they were working and the video discusses how he returned to the workplace and what adaptations had to be made. Each person tells what is required to do the job he or she is performing and how they can get this job done. Although often the most difficult can be persons with intellectual or mental illnesses, they too can perform a variety of tasks in multi-level positions. - Available from: DPA New Zealand, P.O. Box 27 -524, Wellington Trade Level 4, 173 Victoria, Wellington 1, New Zealand. Fax: 64 4 801 9569.
  31. Telesensory: Workplace of the 90's is a video which demonstrates the aids and adaptive equipment that are available for persons who are blind and visually impaired in the workplace. The technology ranges from computers to adapted technical aids for a variety of positions. It is produced by Jackson Technology in Ireland. - Available from: Ireland Jackson Technology, 24 Kiltipper Ave., Aylesbury, Dublin 24, Ireland.
  32. Working Life: An Employers Guide to Mental Health Issues and Recruitment is produced by the Mental Health Media Council in the U.K. It covers a range of issues that will guide perspective employers of persons with mental handicap prior to their recruitment. - Available from: UK Mental Health Media Council, The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA.
  33. In From the Margins is a series of three programmes about Integrated education, Employment and Training, and Independent Living of persons with disability. They are produced by the National Rehabilitation Board in Ireland. The NRB has several additional videos in their library on a range of employment and training topics. Examples include the projects about computers and employment, specific work skills, mental health and employment and supported employment. - Available from: National Rehabilitation Board, 25 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Ireland.
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Videos Available from Starfilm: La Videotheque Internationale For 15 years, this team, Monique Saladin, head of research at the French National College for Industrial Science & Technology (CNAM), and Alain Casanova, film director, have collaborated on films concerning disability, marginality and social integration. They have worked throughout Europe and Africa to explore images of the successes and difficulties of the social and vocational integration of disabled persons. Starfilm International has its own catalogue of over 40 titles of videos and other multi-media resources. Following are some of the Starfilm International's videos on employment and training directed by Monique Saladin and Alain Casanova which could be used in many cross-cultural settings. - All are available from: Starfilm International: 91 rue Saint Honoré 75001, Paris, France. Tel. 33 1 40 26 11 60. Fax. 33 1 45 08 80 99.
  1. Life is Never Ideal... Marie-Genevieve was born on a farm in Brittany. The product of a stable united family, she attended the village school, passed her examinations and went to university. She now works in a bank, and everything would be all right, except that.. Marie-Genevieve, a young woman with cerebral palsy, has to face all kinds of difficulties in achieving integration into the work-place in spite of an academic record which would be the envy of many non-disabled people. A 1984, 55 minutes video. English version.
  2. The Good Life! They are called Diego, Renzo and Sante and they live in Verona. Disabled, they have been trained along side non-disabled students in an integrated training centre. All three have found jobs in various companies and have integrated without major difficulty. The film's images show that these young disabled people have a need for self-expression by "their own" personal means. A 1984, 52 minutes video. Italian original version. French subtitles.
  3. Nothing is Standing in the Way. Following a road accident Herve, a young gardener, became a paraplegic. From then on, it was goodbye gardening and hello book-keeping! But, little by little an idea germinates: if he can't garden himself, why not garden with the help of others? Today he runs a small business employing ten people. A 1985, 52 minutes video. French original version.
  4. Concerto for Their Jobs. Through a fascinating series of interviews - with companies which have demonstrated confidence in disabled people working in a normal environment - one fact gradually emerges in this film, a powerful, starling and truly hopeful fact: within each person with a disability is a desire and a skill just waiting for fulfilment and expression. A 1985, 18 minutes video. French original version.
  5. Six Characters in Search of a Future. Through interviews with six people who have become quadriplegic, this film analyses the rehabilitation process since their hospitalisation in Garches. Soon after their arrival, at the hospital, "Comete" offers them counselling with a view to vocational rehabilitation. A 1991, 52 minutes video. French original version.
  6. Where I Would Go, If I Could Be... A Franco-Italian film in two parts dealing with the problem of the integration of seriously mentally disabled adults into an ordinary working environment in Genoa. The first part, in French, illustrates with examples the philosophy underlying the challenge represented by the integration of over 350 mentally disabled persons over 10 years. The second part, in Italian, aims, through the use of an actor and the works of Samuel Beckett, to describe the world as seen through the eyes of people with disabilities who have been integrated. Directors: Alain Casanova and Monique Saladin (France, 1st part) and Mario Jorio (Italy, 2nd part). A 1991, 52 minutes video. English and Italian original version. French subtitles.
  7. Objective Integration: Working Together in the Insurance Industry. People with disabilities, their fellow-workers, managers, doctors, all working in the insurance industry talk about the integration of disabled people into this tertiary sector which is undergoing complete restructuring. Integration is never easy, but is possible if everyone contributes. Animation by Fernando Puig Rosado. A 1991, 22 minutes video. French original version.
  8. Mastering Fears. Of Ethiopian origin, Dejen is 34 years old. He has been in France for 8 years after becoming a quadriplegic due to an accident. He was granted a return-to-work contract of 18 months. He has since obtained a permanent offer of employment. He and his professional colleagues talk about the difficulties of the integration and the circumstances which led to successful integration. A 1992, 13 minutes video. French original version. English subtitles.
  9. Of Machines and Men. The plastics-processing federation, using this 4,30 clip, describes the integration of disabled persons into the plastics industry based on the fundamental notion that a disabled employee can be an employee like any other if the emphasis is placed on his/her capabilities. A 1994, 4,30 minutes video. French original version.
  10. "Capable of...Except..." Skills Management - Training - Action. This ergonomic analysis of work situation demonstrates the need to consider overall working conditions and specific methods of observation. The film illustrates a new form of management based, not on diverse theoretical representation, but on: a real practical analysis of employment opportunities, followed by action in terms of recruitment, organisation, training, professional relations; a participative management; and a federation involving all company employees. A 1994, 10 minutes video. French original version.
  11. On the Horizon for Europe... Employment. Experiments carried out by the Department of Initiative and Employment of ECCO, the Temporary Employment Agency, illustrate in this film the little-known fact that temporary employment can prove an effective mean of integration. Temporary employment can be a springboard to permanent employment and facilitate the integration of disabled people, frequently poorly perceived by companies, into the work-place. Projects, completed in Europe, also demonstrate that legislation alone is not enough to encourage a director of human resources to employ a disabled person, and that co-operation and the combined efforts of many partners are necessary to achieve this aim. A 1995, 27 minutes video.
  12. In the Shadow of the Slag-Heaps: A Disabled Eco-Gardeners's Training. Charleroi, a town in Belgium... Slag-heaps overrun with weeds, recalling here and there the town's mining past, still engraved in the memory of the town's elders. The conservation of this former waste-land is being undertaken through the work of the eco-gardeners. These new gardeners are persons with disabilities undergoing training. This innovative human experience is being carried out by a public body: The Walloon Agency for the Integration of People with Disabilities, with the assistance of the Free University of Brussels and the Charleroi local authorities. A 1995, 12 minutes video. French original version.
  13. Perfect Agreement: The Integration of Disabled People into a Large Company. This film illustrates the integration policy and strategy developed by a large company. Twelve sites are concerned, with an overview of the multiple aspects of a research centre, a production plant, a head office, a training centre. This film provides a forum for people with disabilities, their immediate family and the professionals involved in that integration policy. The film illustrates the successes, the difficulties and the questions which may be posed by the integration of disabled people into the ordinary industrial work-place. A 1995, 30 minutes video. French original version.
  14. Now My Life is Much Brighter. Through a series of situations from their everyday life, mentally disabled people communicate their ability to live and work in an ordinary environment. They show their determination to develop the possibilities to be fully involved in everything that concerns their life. "Nothing about us, without us!" That is the main message they wish to deliver. A 1997, 16, 30 minutes video. English version.
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