Glasgow March 2013 Margaret Haddock EUSE President

EUSE - Past Formed in 1993 Several National Associations Formed Spread the Model of Supported Employment Undertook: Conferences Quality Standards (2005) Supported Employment Toolkit (2010) – 11 Position papers 5 How to Guides. Supported Employment Study – for EU and in partnership with, COWI, Work Research Institute (Norway) and all National Associations Revised Articles of Association – President and up to 4 Vice Presidents Scholarship

Present President – 3 Vice Presidents representing; UK, Sweden and Spain 19 National Associations as full members and 2 new associate members ( Bulgaria and Slovenia) Scholarship Delivery of Leonardo Transfer of innovation project in relation to Toolkit and its applicability to individuals in other disadvantaged situations and translation. Acknowledgement by Zero Project of one of 40 worldwide Innovative Practice 2013 awarded in Vienna Help for Supported Employment Service Providers (Toolkit) Commencement of a network of University and Research Institutes in order to carry out European Wide research.

Pending Application to Leonard to evaluate the use and relevance of the Toolkit across Europe. (11 Partners) Partnership Working with others: EASPD, Workability Europe and Gladnet. Partner in ESES (Designing the competence profile of the European Supported Employment Specialist. Conference Preparation Dublin 2013 – June 11,12 and 13. Council Meetings with an average of 13 countries represented held every 4 months.

11th EUSE Conference 2013 Hosted by:The Irish Association of Supported Employment in conjunction with the European Union of Supported Employment Title: “Building An Inclusive Europe Through Supported Employment” Date: 11 – 13 June 2013 Venue: Croke Park Stadium, Dublin, Ireland Website:

Future Plans Successful Conference in Dublin and 12 th EUSE Conference in 2015 Election of new council and office bearers Adoption of new logo and Mission Statement Website – new and updated Continuance of Delivery of Project Work Participation in EASPD conference in September (26 & 27) in Instanbul

EASPD – Employment For All Awards EASPD is gathering best practice examples that can be shared throughout Europe. The best will be showcased in a booklet. Completed template and return by 14/4/2013 to Winners will be announced at the EASPD Conference on 26 & 27 September in Instanbul For further information regarding the Awards and the Conference contact:

New Strategic Plan for next two years based on the four pillars of: Partnership – consolidation of existing partnerships and building new partnerships at National and European Level Policy – to include National and European level lobbying Membership/Sustainability – Funding, Awards to include the development of Employer Awards. Research – Quality Agenda including standards

Supported Employment Where have we come from. What have we experienced (Scotland delivered through local authorities and Workstep, now Work Programme delivered by Prime contractors) Impact loss of expertise Reduction of Scottish Membership Organisations Model becoming diluted – Organisational survival v’s Model of supported employment

New models of supported being considered: IPS or Customised Employment??

Supported Employment across Europe The Model – Engage, Place, Train, Maintain and Progress Simple methodology but requires all elements to be supported employment Government programmes DO NOT always meet the supported employment model.

Challenges and Opportunities Collective messaging across national associations in Europe on the model New mission statement and Website to address this issue further Legislation for Supported Employment Zero Project recognised the Spanish Legislation as best practice – build on this.

Challenges and Opportunities Recognition of the Profession of Supported Employment across Europe EU Supported Employment Study recommendations: Define “Job Coach” across EU boundaries Competency Requirements of Job Coach Develop formal Training – (Scottish Qualification Authority, EUSE Leonardo, TOI Project, ESES )

Challenges and Opportunities Protect the model EU 2020 – Make work more attractive; get the jobless back to work; balance security and flexibility (flexicurity) EU Disability Strategy: Employment – Disabled people need to be paid in the open labour market; young people in transition, diversity management agenda Equality – Full implementation of Employment Discrimination 9 (Directive 2000/78/EC)

Protect the Model UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Article 27: Work and employment People with disabilities have the right to work, including the right to work in an environment that is open, inclusive and accessible. Countries must take appropriate steps to promote employment opportunities and career advancement for people with disabilities.

Finally Be: Believe in what we do Be professional in our approach Be accurate in our information Be determined to succeed finally BE IN DUBLIN JUNE 2013

Margaret Haddock EUSE President c/o Orchardville Society Lagan Village Tower 144 – 152 Ravenhill Road Belfast Tel: Website: