During European Disabled Employment Week, Disneyland Paris reaffirmed its commitment to the professional integration of people with disabilities and the accessibility of the resort. Throughout the week, a number of activations took place to raise awareness of the tools and services available for Cast Members and guests alike:
1/ Participation in DuoDay
Since 2021, Disneyland Paris has taken part in DuoDay, an initiative run by the French Ministry for Disabled People to promote inclusion through employment. This day offers the opportunity for people with disabilities to discover new roles and expand their professional network, while also helping to combat prejudices about disability in the workplace. This year, about 30 trainees were able to discover dozens of different professions paired with volunteer Cast Members.
2/ Welcoming Students from the National Institute for Young Blind People (INJA)
Disneyland Paris also welcomed 12 middle school and high school students with visual disabilities from the INJA association to experience the resort’s MagicALL approach to an accessible environment. They enjoyed both parks in complete autonomy with the help of the Virtuoz guidance system combining tactile maps and sound, and the Audiospot audioguide app used in the resort’s shows, attractions and restaurants.
3/ Driving Cast Member Awareness
Since 1993, ten company agreements have been signed to support the recruitment, integration and support of Cast Members with disabilities. Throughout the year, Disneyland Paris strives to raise awareness among its employees about accessibility so that everyone contributes to a more inclusive environment. Over the past week, nearly 20 conferences, webinars and workshops were offered to Cast Members on various themes with the aim of deconstructing preconceived ideas and changing the way people look at disability.
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4/ Collaboration with Work Assistance Centers (ESATs)
Since its opening, Disneyland Paris has collaborated with public services encouraging people with disabilities to pursue professional activities in a supportive environment adapted to their needs. For example, about 40 people from La Grande aux Bois work with the Disneyland Paris Horticulture teams to maintain Rémy’s Vegetable Garden at Disney Hotel Cheyenne, as an opportunity to train and pursue a professional project. During European Disabled Employment Week, a sale of local products made by several local ESATs took place for Cast Members in our backstage area.
To learn more about the resort’s approach to accessibility, visit our dedicated webpage.