Vaasa (Finland) won the special mention for Access to Employment. Vaasa is committed to promoting accessibility both for its older population and for the 2,000 residents who use disability services. The city is awarded a special mention for access to employment of its older and disabled populations. The city took part in European Job Shadow Day, an initiative designed to give people with disabilities the opportunity to get a close-up look at the world of work. In summer next year, the City plans to give summer jobs to disabled young people in addition to the 16 disabled people which it already employs. Video script (pdf - 179 KB)

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