Guide for Business on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Developed jointly by the UN Global Compact and the ILO, the Guide suggests concrete actions and measures companies can take to implement good practices that are inclusive of persons with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace and in the community - in alignment with relevant UN conventions and frameworks.
Chapter 1 presents the rights of persons with disabilities and explains how businesses may impact them, negatively or positively, in the workplace, marketplace and community. It also highlights the positive impact that including persons with disabilities can have on companies’ performance and sustainability.
Chapter 2 suggests concrete actions and measures companies can take to implement good practices that are inclusive of persons with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace and in the community. Examples from companies around the globe are included for illustrative purposes.
The primary audience for this publication is business professionals working in a variety of functions within companies such as: human resources, procurement, sustainability, marketing, IT, and facilities management. Some companies also have Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers and Chief Accessibility Officers and this publication is intended for them as well.