Santos Port Authority and State Sign Agreement for Disability Inclusion Training
The Secretariat of State for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SEDPcD) and the Union of Port Operators of the State of São Paulo (SOPESP) have signed an agreement to implement the Inclusive Employability Hub (PEI) program in Santos. This initiative aims to train port sector companies on the professional inclusion of people with disabilities. The signing occurred on Monday, June 3rd, during the inaugural session of the ASAS Project, which focuses on training, professional literacy, and sectoral cooperation. The event was attended by the Secretary of State for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Marcos da Costa, and the Executive Director of SOPESP, Ricardo Molitzas. The PEI program seeks to expand access for people with disabilities to the job market by supporting both workers and companies, encouraging hiring, retention, and professional development. A key component of this partnership will be the "Literacy for Professional Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities" course for SOPESP-affiliated companies. This course will cover concepts, strategies, and practices for integrating individuals with disabilities into the workplace. The training will consist of six sessions addressing topics such as legislation, recruitment and selection, accessibility, team integration, professional development, and understanding ableism and barriers to employment for people with disabilities. SOPESP's Executive Director, Ricardo Molitzas, stated that the goal is to connect talent with opportunities and prepare the port sector for a more inclusive, diverse, innovative, and future-ready environment.
This agreement represents a structured approach to address systemic barriers hindering the employment of individuals with disabilities within the port sector. By focusing on corporate training and literacy, the initiative aims to shift organizational practices and foster a more inclusive work environment. The program's emphasis on legislation, recruitment, accessibility, and combating ableism suggests a comprehensive strategy to dismantle existing challenges. Looking ahead, the success of this initiative will depend on its scalability, the integration of feedback mechanisms from both employees with disabilities and employers, and the sustained commitment to evolving best practices in diversity and inclusion beyond regulatory compliance. The long-term impact will be measured by tangible increases in employment rates and career progression for people with disabilities within the port of Santos.
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