By: Milen Vesovic
Belgrade, Dec.4th (Serbia Today) - Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, when a full 10% percent of the total population of the world is officially recognized. This day takes on special meaning in Serbia as the disabled are fighting for their rights and the resources to join the mainstream in Serbia.
There is no accurate data as to exactly how many people with disabilities live in Serbia. However there are some estimates that the number ranges from 800,000 to a million individuals.
According to data presented last year by Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Rasim Ljajic, 70% of the total number of persons with disabilities in Serbia are living below the poverty line, and only 13% are employed, with more than half getting by on various social welfare programs.
The National Employment Service (NES), along with other agencies and public institutions is working on the implementation of active employment policy measures for this population through training and job search, individual employment plans, job fairs, and professional fairs.
NEA was founded as a center for vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities. NEA organizes and implements activities aimed at training persons with disabilities for suitable jobs, maintaining employment, and promotion or career change.
Minister Ljajic visited several associations of persons with disabilities. Ljajic said that Serbia should work on establishing the best possible living conditions of persons with disabilities.
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