What a remarkable evening we experienced! The room was filled with decision-makers, representatives from education and the labor market, and family members, all seeking to explore how inclusion in professional life becomes a reality. Discussions flourished, experiences were shared, and new connections were made—conversations that we know will bear fruit long into the future. Magnus …
Last Friday, Arbetskamraterna had the opportunity to participate in networking and discussions with entrepreneurs and politicians through Jan Marklund and AVM. During the meeting, we shared a brief elevator pitch about Arbetskamraterna’s work for a more inclusive working life for young adults with intellectual disabilities. One minute on stage and time for discussions during the …
Last Friday, Arbetskamraterna participated as an exhibitor at the Leisure and Future Fair to inform about our digital meeting platform – thereby offering more individuals an opportunity to enter the workforce. During the day, we met students, relatives, educators, and other stakeholders interested in learning more about how individuals with intellectual disabilities can find meaningful …
Arbetskamraterna recently took part in an inspiring partner meeting together with HockeyAllsvenskan and BWH Hotels. During the meeting, we had the opportunity to present our work to HockeyAllsvenskan’s sponsors and partners, including Enervit, Coca-Cola, Spendrups, More Space, Athletic Work, Europcar, Warrior, BWH Hotels, Viking Line, TV4and Svenska Spel. We spoke about how we build bridges …
This week, we met with the teams at ZARA and Massimo Dutti in Gothenburg to talk about something that concerns us all. How do you create a workplace where people with intellectual disabilities can contribute in a meaningful way, and where inclusion becomes a natural part of everyday life? There were questions and discussions from …
Many thanks to Lars Ahlenius, Unit Manager at the Employment Administration, Jobbtorg Stockholm, Operations Area Initiatives, Unit for Disability and Mental Health, for giving us the opportunity to participate in the inspiring conference you organized on October 16th. It was full of knowledge, commitment, and valuable exchanges of experience. Gathering around issues concerning participation, inclusion, …
Last week, Benji and Arbetskamraterna participated in FunkisVasan. A race filled with joy and fighting spirit! With the right support, everyone can reach their goals. Watch the film and be inspired!Many thanks to Vasaloppet, Thomas Herbertsson, BWH Hotels – Scandinavia, Raymond Almert, Best Western and hotel, Best Western Hotell Lerdalshöjden Konferens, and Allmänna arvsfonden
We had the great pleasure of being invited to the Samstart conference in Stockholm – a day filled with inspiration, insightful conversations, and important perspectives on how we can together create better transitions from school to working life for young people with disabilities. Samstart is an EU-funded project run by the Swedish Public Employment Service …
During our recent visit to Gothenburg, we followed up on our productive collaboration with Lindholmen Science Park and also had the opportunity to meet Arbetskamraten Alexander and his colleagues. Alexander began working there just over three years ago – a wonderful example of how long-term partnerships can create real opportunities in the labor market. You …
Would you like to help create a more inclusive labour market?Every contribution—large or small—is important for us to be able to continue our work. Your support enables us to help people with intellectual disabilities get real jobs and feel like natural participants in society. We also hope to be able to organise more activities and …