Disability: around the world of awareness-raising initiatives carried out by Groupe Renault employees
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Opening up to the society we all make up and promoting the employment of people with disabilities remains a real lever for inclusion. Because some social representations of disability are difficult to accept, because in 80% of cases disability is invisible, the Groupe Renault is deploying awareness actions in many countries within the business world. Here’s a look at Argentina, France, Brazil, Russia and India, where Groupe Renault employees tell us about their inspiring initiatives.
ARGENTINA
NEW AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES DESIGNED WITH AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH
In 2018, Renault Argentina began to follow the social business path by including social suppliers in its value chain. This led to their partnership with Red Activos, a non-profit organization that employs more than 630 mentally handicapped workers in sheltered workshops.
The objective? To launch a new aftermarket accessory. This partnership has led to the development of "Rasti" replicas (a kind of LEGO) of two Renault models marketed by the Group's dealers: The Super TC 2000 (2018) and Alaskan (2020).
FRANCE
DUODAY TO THE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AT CERGY
On November 19, 2020, throughout France, the DuoDay initiative was held, in which several Groupe Renault sites are partners.
DuoDay enables the formation of pairs between people with disabilities and volunteer professionals. Candidates discover a profession, an employer, can start a path of integration and live a new experience. Employers discover the assets and professional qualities of disabled workers, assert their social values and raise the awareness of their teams.
Jason and Eddy, two disabled trainees from an ESAT (Establishment and Service of Assistance through Work) specialized in logistics were welcomed in the site's packaging unit.
A rich experience for the team, eager to repeat this exchange that is beneficial to all. In spite of the pandemic context which imposes the respect of sanitary rules and social distancing, Jason and Eddy were able to integrate into their welcoming team.
BRAZIL
RENAULT BRAZIL LAUNCHES THE ACCESS@RENAULT AFFINITY NETWORK
Access@Renault was launched on November 6th. Organized by the Human Resources department, the initiative aims to exchange with ten disabled employees on the common points and difficulties of disabled employees at Renault Brazil.
Led by employees, this new affinity network aims to promote projects to raise awareness of disability and ensure an inclusive, caring and friendly working environment for the employees concerned.
[caption id="attachment_29929577" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] "Online Café" for the launch of the Access@Renault affinity group in Brazil[/caption]
RUSSIA
TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS TO SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH WORK
For more than twelve years, Renault Russia has been partnering with the "Quality of Life" aid fund. Its mission is to implement social programs to improve the quality of life of the population, help disadvantaged citizens and promote corporate hospitality.
For example, Renault Russia welcomes disabled interns for a period of two months, under the supervision of experienced managers. If the trainees perform well and meet recruitment needs, they are hired.
INDIA
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SPONSORSHIP WITH THE ASSOCIATION MAITHREE
MAITHREE is an association of parents of children with disabilities established in India. This NGO contributes to the education and vocational training of about 360 children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
[caption id="attachment_29929572" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Sensory integration pathway[/caption]