According to the Europeandisability Rights Strategy 2021-2030, 50.8% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of people without disabilities.
In Luxembourg, 64% of people with the status of disabled employee were in employment in December 2023*, compared with 94.1% of people without disabilities.** STATEC established in 2024 that almost one person in seven felt disabled in Luxembourg, i.e. around 94,000 people.
While there has been progress in both awareness andinclusion in recent years, people with disabilities still face barriers when accessing and maintaining employment.
Many companies lack information about theinclusion of people with disabilities, hence the need to look into the subject, explain whatdisability is in all its forms, demystify what it means for a company and encourage it to open up its processes to make them more inclusive, in order to break stereotypes and facilitate the access of this target audience to the ordinary labor market.
In Luxembourg, the theme ofdisability is addressed by a growing number of organizations, as highlighted by the Barometer "Diversity & Enterprises Lëtzebuerg 2021". 64% of Charter signatories dealt with this subject in 2021, through projects, awareness-raising actions and surveys carried out by IMS. In addition, 80% of signatory organizations employing more than 250 employees are now taking more ownership of the subject by proposing concrete actions for a disability-friendly environment.
The “Labour and employment” component is one of the 8 subjects deemed to be prioritized within the framework of the 2019-2024 national plan relating to the rights of people with disabilities (full document available in the Resources section).
**Source : ADEM Stats - The Luxembourg Jobmarket - ADEM - FACILITONS L'EMPLOI - Luxembourg
Resources produced by IMS Luxembourg and the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg
IMS has developed a variety of tools to support organisations who want to take action regarding people withdisability. All materials are available here:
A tool to help you measure the place given todisability in your organisation and to increase the maturity of your processes in terms of theinclusion of people with disabilities. With tips, resources and concrete actions ton implement.
Handi-Perception – in 2025, Handi-Diag was enriched with the Handi-Perception tool, which enables you to assess your employees' perception of theinclusion ofdisability in you organisation.
A series of five videos entitled ‘HandiCapable’ aims to deconstruct the prejudices associated with people with disabilities.
The videos feature an inspiring testimonial from a professional who shares his or her experience,skills andintegration into the team. These stories highlight the fact thatdisability is just one characteristic among many and does not define a person's worth.
These videos aim to promote inclusive working environments where everyone can be themselves. By changing perceptions, we are helping to build a fairer and more supportive working world.
"Practical guide todisability in the workplace" - This guide sheds light on the recruitment of people with disabilities in Luxembourg.
"(Handi)Cap’Emploi: putting theory into practice in the company" - A guide that collects good practices implemented by other companies in which the employer can find inspiration around 7 concrete themes.
"Passerelles entre entreprises et AIP au Luxembourg" - Presentation of Luxembourg's vocationalintegration workshops, offering a clearer view of this "other" labour market to employers in the ordinary working world and to anyone who wants to become aware of this reality.
"Handi-accommodating Checklist" in PDF version to assess your practices and find inspiration for developing new initiatives.
External resources
Join one of the IMS projects enabling you to work ondisabilityinclusion.
HandiMentor Connect
Pilotmentoring project between a high-level mentor in the company and a person with adisability.
In practice
For more information, contact laura.fabiano@imslux.lu
This project is financed by the European Social Fund, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees.
Inclusion Skills
5-modules training to:
In practice:
More information and registration here, or contact alexia.merel@imslux.lu
Project co-created in partnership with UFEP, Ligue Santé Mentale and funded by the Ministry of Labour.
Handi Engage
Helping companies to work on their organisation, processes and culture in order to transform themselves into inclusive workplaces in the long term. Personalised support for four companies over one year.
The programme for the four companies includes :
The objectives for each company are:
This project is funded by the Ministry of Labour.
Status which is obtained after applying to ADEM and on several conditions:
Luxembourg public establishments (Ministries, municipalities, etc.) are required to employ full-time employees⸱es recognised as being disabled⸱es in the proportion of 5% of their total workforce.
Private companies, provided that ADEM receives a job application from a disabled employee meeting theskills sought by the company, depending on their size, have the following obligations:
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Denomination
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Mandatory employment rate for disabled employees |
| Private sector employer with 25 to 50 employees | At least one disabled employee |
| Private sector employer with 50 to 300 employees | 2 % of its workforce |
| Private sector employer with more than 300 employees | 4 % of its workforce |
More information in the practical guide developed by IMS, E-book (Handi)Cap' Emploi: putting it into practice in the company.
There are numerous resources where you can get support and advice:
Info Handicap: Training center by the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training. Since then, several hundred people have benefited each year from our awareness training or our practical training on hospitality, diversity, transport for all, tourism for all, communication, accessibility, "Design for All, and others.
Adapth: National competence center for the accessibility of buildings, offering building professionals assistance when carrying out construction or renovation projects that are accessible to everyone and in particular to people with reducedmobility.
