Stigma and discrimination continue to contribute to the exclusion of people with disabilities from the workplace. 

Thus, addressing these while finding innovative approaches to employing skilled individuals with disabilities is vital.
Workplace inclusivity for people with disabilities is a topic extensively discussed, yet implementation and better accommodation of the demographic remain challenging. 

Barriers include accessibility, derogatory labels, and cultural perceptions regarding individuals' capabilities.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNESCO are collaborating under a UN partnership focused on the rights of persons with disabilities. 

The multi-country project aims to assist member countries in creating tools and guidelines tailored to help companies accommodate individuals with disabilities in the workplace. 

Additionally, the initiative aims to tackle stigma and discrimination within technical and vocational education and training programmes and among employers.

Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Mozambique have held a validation workshop to support the development of a draft framework on guidelines for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in TVET institutions and in the workplace.

The story of the wheelchair-bound Anna-Marie Johnson rings different, though, as she credits the company she works for for going above and beyond what was required to accommodate her needs.

The UNPRDP multi-country project will further support accelerating implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.