Latvia disability assessment reform project

Disability assessment plays a key role in supporting inclusive societies and labour markets, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. An assessment system gives persons with disabilities access to the social benefits and support they need for an independent and autonomous living. In ageing societies, such system becomes increasingly important. The working capacity of persons with disabilities is assessed and labour market integration programmes targeting people with disabilities are (re-)designed with a view to integrate untapped work force in the labour market.