Shaw Trust's International Networks

Shaw Trust is also a member of several international networks including:

Workability Europe  (WE) is a European not-for-profit NGO and the largest employer body representing providers of work and employment services to people with disabilities in Europe. It is based in Brussels and is a representative and liaising body for its members in dealing with the European Commission, the European Parliament and other EU Institutions. WE has more than 40 member organisations located across 25 European countries. The growing membership provides work programmes for over 1,500,000 disabled people a year.

Workability International is the world's largest body representing providers of work and employment services to people with disabilities, acting as a focus and voice for providers of disability employment services throughout the world who offer direct employment and work for people with disabilities in service and manufacturing processes and/or employment services to people with disabilities to access, obtain and sustain work and employment in labour markets in conjunction with employers. More than three million people with disabilities are engaged in work programmes; accessing employment and work, delivered by our 135 member organisations in some 41 countries.

Rehabilitation International (RI) is a global network of experts, professionals and advocates working together to empower persons with disabilities and provide sustainable solutions for a more inclusive and accessible society. Founded in 1922, RI has been a key player in the disability field and developed the International Symbol of Access – which has now become the most widely recognised symbol for disability worldwide.
 

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