Policy recommendations

Adopt positive and appropriate measures to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, particularly among private sector employers. These measures include laws, regulations and administrative rules to combat discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment and the workplace. It is highly desirable that policymakers in Jordan enact and enforce effective anti-discrimination legislation.

Promote the rights of persons with disabilities by ensuring that they are included in national strategies, programmes and plans. Jordan has been recognized as one of the countries in the region that is most committed to promoting disability rights. Sufficient resources and technical expertise need to be allocated for the implementation of Law No. 20 of 2017 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan. In line with article 4 of CRPD, the Law calls for equal rights for persons with disabilities in all aspects.

Invest in awareness programmes to strengthen employers’ knowledge about persons with disabilities and address the negative myths and stereotypes held by some employers about them. It is important for employers to become more aware of the productive potential of persons with disabilities and to design and implement disability-inclusive employment policies and strategies, including the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Promote inclusive employment by revising existing policies in Jordan, including all activities that enable an individual with disabilities to gain access to decent work.