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Employment for Persons with Disabilities

 Established in 1929, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) is the national employers’ organisation in Sri Lanka. Over the years, we have committed ourselves to adapt to the requirements of a dynamic membership to promote productive employment and social harmony. 

The Employers network on #Disability was formed by the EFC with the objective of facilitating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in the private sector.  Officially launched in 1999, the initiative was supported by the International Labour Organisation.  Since then the network is actively serving its purpose by strengthening the link between organisations dealing with disability related issues, business community and persons with disabilities.

The Specialised Training & Disability Resource Centre was established in 2009 with the objective of training persons with diverse disabilities and develop their employability skills.  We play a key role in advocacy and lobbying for the rights of persons with diverse disabilities and our aim is to promote inclusive economic development in all parts of the country thus creating long term sustainable employment and livelihoods for persons with disabilities.

Coats Thread Exports PLC, amember company of EFC provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Ms. Pramokshi Fernando with a physical disability was recruited making Coats Thread Exports PLC an inclusive workplace.

 

Office workspace with two laptops. In the foreground, an open ASUS laptop displays a Zoom meeting screen with names visible: "Janani Ratnayake," "Pramukshi Fern...," and a small image of a woman on a video call. In the background, a woman with long dark hair, wearing a turquoise top and earphones, is sitting at a desk using a silver ASUS laptop and talking on her phone. The desks have some office items, including a decorative round object, wires, paper, and a pen. Frosted glass panels divide the workspace.

A woman with medium skin tone and long dark hair, wearing a turquoise top, is sitting at a desk in an office. She has earphones in and her eyes are closed, possibly listening intently. In front of her is an open laptop displaying what appears to be a virtual meeting or chat screen with the name "Pramukshi Fem..." visible. The desk is cluttered with items such as a telephone, hand sanitizer, and papers. In the background, there is a printer, some flowers, and various office supplies. The workspace seems busy and active.


 #Manique Gunaratne

Member of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities

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