On May 22, at the Baromètre de l’activité held at the French Senate in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Ms. Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet, Cheops showcased its ongoing commitment to European initiatives supporting the employment of people with disabilities. Among the highlights was a focus on the DiTL Project, which plays a key role in tackling labour shortages in these high-demand sectors through inclusive action.
A European Commitment for Accessible Employment
As part of its European strategy, Cheops—representing the Cap emploi network in France—has been an active partner in the DiTL project alongside AFT for France and partner organizations in Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and Germany. The project aims to create concrete solutions to support the participation of people with disabilities in the transport and logistics sectors, industries facing critical skills gaps across Europe.
Through its collaboration with EURES, Cheops also supports cross-border mobility for workers with disabilities and reinforces European cooperation to make the labour market more inclusive and responsive to individual needs.
Connecting European Work with National Innovation
The DiTL project aligns closely with the ambitions of the 2023 National Disability Conference (CNH) in France, particularly the experimental initiative on “compensated training”, jointly led by Cheops and France Travail. This pilot aims to improve access to professional training for jobseekers with disabilities by coordinating interventions from all relevant stakeholders at the right moment in their employment journey.
A shared observation across partners: people with disabilities are more likely to undergo career transitions linked to health or accessibility factors. As a result, ensuring flexible and accessible training pathways—especially in sectors experiencing recruitment pressure—is vital for sustainable inclusion.
A Call to Action for Accessibility and Representation
One of the central missions of the DiTL project is to challenge outdated perceptions about the accessibility of careers in transport and logistics. From training centres to employers, a collective effort is required to ensure that people with disabilities are visible, supported, and represented in these fields.
To this end, Cheops and its European partners are working to communicate findings, promote best practices, and influence policy at multiple levels, ensuring that inclusion is not only discussed but implemented.
Cheops will continue to carry these messages across its networks and governance bodies—both nationally and in the broader European context—affirming that inclusion is not only possible, but essential, for the future of work in transport and logistics.