Comparative Analysis of Aptitude Requirements and Their Impact on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Transport and Logistics Jobs
This deliverable presents a comparative analysis of how five European countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain) define disability and implement inclusive employment practices in the transport and logistics sector.
Report Highlights
Definitions and recognition of disability: legal, medical, and administrative criteria used in each country.
Employment policies and employer obligations: quota systems, financial incentives, support mechanisms, reasonable accommodations, and legal frameworks.
Access to vocational training: inclusive and specialized training pathways, pedagogical adaptations, and support systems for qualification in the sector.
Sector-specific constraints: regulations related to driving, handling equipment, health and safety standards, and aptitude requirements.
Objectives
Identify regulatory, technical, or organizational barriers to inclusion.
Highlight existing or emerging enablers across countries.
Provide a structured foundation for future recommendations and developments within the project.
Comparative Analysis of Accessibility to Driving Licences
This deliverable presents a comparative analysis of how five European countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain) regulate access to driving licences for disabled learners and professional drivers.
Report Highlights
- Licence pathways: Entry routes to B, C, and D categories, including minimum ages and CPC requirements.
- Medical and fitness standards: Vision, hearing, locomotor, and other conditions; frequency of medical checks and accepted adaptations.
- Country differences: Variations in examinations, recognition centres, and adaptation rules.
- Barriers to access: Limited adapted training, medical/administrative hurdles, and uneven availability of information.
- Policy changes: Forthcoming EU directive updates on age thresholds, accompanied driving, and CPC alignment.
Objectives
Map regulatory and practical barriers to obtaining a licence.
Identify inclusive practices and enabling measures across countries.
Provide evidence to support future recommendations for policy and training in the transport and logistics sector.