Several Schindler companies in the region "Europe South" join together on December 3, 2014 to boost their activities helping people with disabilities in their communities. December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
With a joint communication to all employees in participating countries, we aim to raise our employees’ awareness and encourage to employ and support disabled persons wherever possible. The project is a first step of a joint social vision in the region “Europe South”, bringing numerous local activities together under one umbrella.
“As a global provider of mobility solutions, moving one billion people each day, it is in our DNA to improve mobility for everyone. This of course includes promoting the integration of people with disabilities in the workplace, in society and in people’s perceptions. With this joint project we are advancing our current efforts in this area even further.” said Johanna Navarro, project leader.
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on the role of technology. With our sophisticated elevator and escalator products and services, including our innovative transit management system PORT, we already offer a significant improvement in mobility for many people with disabilities. Furthermore we are supporting numerous local initiatives already in place around the world.
Integration of people
The United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. According to the UN, over one billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. People with disabilities face many different barriers which contribute to making their lives more challenging.