When Diversity Becomes Participation: The Example of the Var Chamber of Commerce
At a time when diversity can no longer be reduced to a simple label, the inclusion of people with disabilities has become a true test for public and private organizations. It is no longer just about ensuring access, but about creating the conditions for active participation, recognizing talent, and guaranteeing equal opportunities.
Within the framework of European and national policies, the professional inclusion of people with disabilities is shifting toward proactive and structural approaches, where institutions become full-fledged agents of change. It is in this context that the experience of the Var Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI du Var) takes place—an experience that stands out for its concrete and replicable commitment.
An Inclusive Region: The Challenge Taken Up by the Var Chamber of Commerce
In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region, the CCI du Var signed a Disability Agreement with the FIPHFP (Fund for the Integration of People with Disabilities in the Public Sector) and the CCIR PACA (Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee). This agreement is much more than a statement of intent—it is a strategic and operational plan that integrates disability into the core of HR policies and business services.
The objective? To make inclusion a guiding principle in the day-to-day management of resources: from training to job adaptations, from recruitment to staff awareness, and the promotion of an organizational culture based on solidarity and fairness.
The CCI du Var goes beyond legal compliance. Its participation in this agreement reflects an innovative and replicable vision that positions inclusion as a driver of organizational development and social cohesion. This project also serves as a model for other public institutions and businesses in the region.
A Concrete Example to Explore
As Aurore Tamarelle, Human Resources Director at the CCI du Var, explains, this initiative is built on daily inter-institutional cooperation, concrete adaptations, and personalized attention. The project goes beyond internal operations and aims to create a broader impact on the local economic landscape by engaging businesses, public actors, and professionals.
To explore the practical, human, and professional dimensions of this inclusive project, watch the full interview with Aurore Tamarelle: https://youtu.be/z7j_c_hitEw or read more in the Best Practices Guide: https://pentateams.eu/fr/meilleures-pratiques/
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