In welcoming the cross-sectoral approach embodied in the new EQUAL initiative, it is crucial that the programme addresses the distinct forms of discrimination which militate against disabled people in particular: physical barriers in the workplace affecting those with limited mobility, visual information systems which exclude blind workers, working systems which effectively close the door on people with learning difficulties or with mental health problems.
Når man glæder sig over den holdning, man finder i det nye Equal-initiativ, der spænder over flere sektorer, er det afgørende, at programmet tager fat på de særlige former for diskrimination, der i særdeleshed er til ugunst for handicappede, såsom fysiske barrierer på arbejdspladsen, der påvirker dem, som har begrænset mobilitet, visuelle informationssystemer, der udelukker blinde, arbejdssystemer, der effektivt lukker døren for folk med indlæringsvanskeligheder eller med mentale problemer.