Author: Jennifer Ziegler

As the Be Inclusive! project reaches its successful conclusion, we’re proud to share the final newsletter packed with insights, tools, and stories that promote inclusive employment for people with disabilities in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This edition features the newly released brochure “People with Disabilities in the Labour Market: Placement, Inclusion and Sustainable Employment in SMEs”, offering practical strategies for employers and stakeholders. You’ll also find eight micro-learning videos now available on YouTube and Vimeo—perfect for educators, HR professionals, and career coaches seeking actionable guidance on inclusive workplace practices.

To further support real-world implementation, the project has developed additional learning materials designed to break down barriers and foster equal opportunities across Europe.

Whether you’re an employer, educator, policymaker, or advocate, this newsletter is your gateway to the project’s most valuable outcomes.

All updates, resources, and links are available in the full newsletter.

Visit www.be-inclusive.net to explore more.

The Be Inclusive! project has launched a powerful collection of eight short videos designed to promote inclusive employment for people with disabilities—especially within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Each video offers practical insights, real-life examples, and expert guidance on how employers, educators, and career advisors can foster inclusive workplaces. From recruitment strategies to workplace adjustments, the series covers key topics that help break down barriers and build environments where everyone can thrive.

These videos are ideal for use in training sessions, workshops, or simply as inspiration for anyone looking to make a difference. Whether you’re an HR professional, a policymaker, or a business owner, you’ll find actionable ideas and moving stories that challenge assumptions and encourage change.

All eight videos are available now on the Be Inclusive! YouTube channel.

Inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a mindset. The Be Inclusive! project brings to light the powerful journeys of individuals with disabilities and the employers who champion their potential. Through real-life stories, we explore how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe are embracing inclusive employment practices and transforming lives in the process.

From Christos, who found confidence and emotional strength through work, to Irina, whose employer arranged daily transport to support her needs—these stories reveal the human side of inclusion. Joe shares how his job helped him develop life-changing social skills, while Leila reminds us that what some see as “weakness” can actually be a source of unique strength and adaptability.

Employers also speak out. Benedikt emphasizes that inclusion means creating environments where everyone can contribute and feel supported—by leadership and peers alike. Zvone, proud of his work and far from retirement, shows that satisfaction and purpose go hand in hand.

These are just a few of the 12 stories collected by our project partners across Europe. Each one is a testament to the value of inclusive workplaces—not only for individuals, but for teams, organizations, and society at large. Get to know the stories in our 3rd newsletter or on www.be-inclusive.net

In our second newsletter, we dive deeper into how the Erasmus+ funded DIDACTIVE project is redefining vocational education across Europe. With a strong focus on personal agency and digital skills, the initiative empowers adults with low qualifications to make autonomous, informed decisions about their careers.
What’s inside:

A user-centered training pathway

A toolkit for educators and career advisors

A shared understanding of “agency” in vocational contexts

Together with partners from six countries, DIDACTIVE is building inclusive systems that help individuals act with confidence and shape their professional futures.

The Be Inclusive! project will produce eight insightful micro-learning videos to support inclusive hiring and workplace practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Each video tackles a key topic relevant to employers, HR professionals, and educators, including:

1. Recruitment strategies
2. “Hire smart, build a Pro” – finding the right fit
3. Creating an inclusive work environment
4. Pitfalls and hurdles in the company, with colleagues and/or superiors
5. Challenges for managers and the organization
6. Developing potential and skills through training
7. Advantages of hiring people with disabilities
8. Typical prejudices and attitudes

These short, engaging videos offer practical advice and real-world perspectives to help break down barriers and foster equal opportunities.

Check out our 2nd newsletter now.

Running from October 2024 to October 2026, DIDACTIVE is a European initiative focused on strengthening digital skills and personal agency in vocational training. The project supports adults with low qualifications by helping them make informed, autonomous decisions about their careers.

What’s happening in the project right now

• Developing training and assessment methods
• Creating toolkits for educators and career advisors
• Raising awareness about the importance of agency in education systems

Together with partners from Italy, France, the Netherlands, Greece, Austria, and Croatia, DIDACTIVE is building inclusive pathways to employment and lifelong learning.

Check out our FLYER and our project website www.didactiveproject.eu