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History
1987, Sweden, as International Organization for the Provision of Work for Persons with Disabilities and Who are Occupationally Handicapped (IPWH), as an informal group of organizations from around the world with direct responsibility for employing people with disabilities, with the title International Group on Sheltered and Special Employment. Name subsequently changed to Organization for the Provision of Work for Handicapped Persons. Present name adopted Jan 2002, at World AGM, San Diego CA (USA). Registered in accordance with UK law.
Aims
On a global basis, champion the right to work of anyone with a disability or is otherwise marginalized; work for legal rights to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in all aspects of their lives, especially in the world of work.
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Activities
'Practical Cooperation': Profiling, assessment, training, personal and career development; Funding, licensing, franchising and intertrading; Practical uses of technology and workplace adaptations; Commercial matters and marketing; Production methods and opportunities in service industries; Integration, progression and placements; Socio-economic costing. 'International Affairs' - partnerships with other bodies and authorities. 'Commercial Initiatives' - promotes commercial interests of member organizations with companies, governments and authorities.
Structure
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English.
Staff
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International Labour Organization (ILO) (Special List).
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 2 inter-governmental organizations.
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Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 7 non-governmental organizations.
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Publications
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Members in 32 countries
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Type I Classification
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UIA Org ID
F0933
Last News Received
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