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The "Diswork" Approach is widely used. "Diswork" is a practical strategy based on actual training materials. According to the new Dutch law, social agencies are increasingly employing this method when referring people with disabilities. It is consistent with a paradigm shift that begins with the needs of the employer and is demand-driven.

Regular employers, public social agencies, and public and private service providers for people with disabilities are the targets of "Diswork." The "Diswork" Approach aims to place persons with disabilities in new, long-lasting occupations on the open labour market.

Employers, social services, and service providers are trained, guided, and coached on how to generate new, sustainable jobs for persons with disabilities using the "Diswork" Approach.

The starting point is the employer's viewpoint, while the capabilities of people with disabilities is the starting condition. For the programme to be successful, creating a compelling business case for the employer is essential.

The "Diswork" Approach, in contrast to job carving, which involves modifying a job so that it is fit for a specific worker, offers new occupations for a large group of individuals with disabilities, which increases the sustainability of the chain of jobs overall. There will be many other candidates who are qualified for the position, so the employer need not worry if an employee with a disability leaves.