The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening pre-existing inequalities. Emerging research suggests that people with disabilities across the world have experienced various rights violations and been disproportionality affected by the health, economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the responses to it. The aim of this research was to explore how people with disabilities, who often are excluded from research, have experienced the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. In order to better understand how it has affected jobseekers with disabilities, in-depth qualitative research was conducted as part of the Inclusion Works programme in Bangladesh.
This presentation explains key components of the ILO's project aimed to assist disabled persons in finding employment in four Asian countries. Project steps, follow-up activities and conclusions are highlighted. It would be useful for people interested in project development to assist people with disabilities in finding employment