Bucharest, September 18, 2024 – RBJ – Dozens of companies will offer thousands of jobs for the disability community at the first edition of the AccessABILITY Expo, taking place between September 27 and 29 at the National Library of Romania in Bucharest. The event, which brings together the disability community along with experts, professionals, authorities, and companies, is free and open to the public.
Romania is home to approximately 900,000 people with disabilities, yet less than 5% of them are employed. The job fair at AccessABILITY Expo, organised by the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC), is designed to provide real employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
“AccessABILITY Expo is not just an event; it’s a platform for real societal change. The job fair is a crucial step in closing the employment gap for people with disabilities, giving them access to career opportunities that match their talent and potential. By collaborating with top companies in Romania such as Kaufland, Decathlon, and Alexandrion Group, we demonstrate that inclusion is not only a social responsibility but also a smart business strategy. A diverse workforce brings innovation, loyalty, and improved performance,” said Perry Zizzi, Managing Partner of Dentons Romania and President of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce.
This initiative is part of a broader movement to overcome social barriers and support the economic inclusion of people with disabilities. Those who wish to participate in AccessABILITY Expo can register here.
Key elements of AccessABILITY Expo:
>> Romanian Accessibility Awareness Day Conference (RAAD): Discussions on workplace accessibility and inclusion for nearly one million people with visible and invisible disabilities in Romania.
>> Inspirational conferences and workshops: A series of sessions led by opinion leaders and professionals in the field of disability inclusion.
>> ED&I Job Fair: A dedicated space where people with disabilities can meet with employers.
>> Well-being Convention: Sessions on mental and physical health adapted for people with disabilities.
>> TEDx Băneasa Limitless: A platform for experts to share perspectives on disability inclusion and inspire change.
>> ALT Portraits/Alternative Portraits Exhibition: Art that challenges traditional perspectives on diversity and inclusion.
Estera Anghelescu, Director of Recruitment & Employer Branding at Kaufland and Vice President of the RDCC, emphasised: “We are bringing together actors from various industries to offer real opportunities for people with disabilities. The job fair is a key component of this mission as we work to create lasting and meaningful changes.”
The event will offer activities for all ages, with fully accessible facilities and alternative formats, such as materials printed in Braille and large print. AccessABILITY Expo 2024 is supported by a diverse group of organisations dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Romania, including the Embassy of Sustainability in Romania, Belgian Luxembourg Romanian Elite Business Women, the British Embassy in Bucharest, the Belgian Embassy in Bucharest, the French Embassy in Romania, the French Institute in Romania, the Chamber of Commerce of Moldova, the National Authority for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Dutch-Romanian Chamber of Commerce, the Norwegian Embassy, the Romanian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, She is Mom, The Better Ist, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, and Elite Business Women. Our strategic partners include the Romanian-British Chamber of Commerce, Fit For Future, Motivation, and TEDx Băneasa.
About the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce
RDCC is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within Romania’s business community. Through collaboration with local and multinational companies, RDCC facilitates education and awareness initiatives in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion for all sectors of society, including women, the LGBT+ community, Roma, and people with disabilities.
