. Continuing health and productivity improvements in the general population are leaving people with disabilities behind, unable to … long lasting positive effect on the employment participation and productivity of people with disabilities. …

People with severe disabilities, such as severe mental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, do not participate … in the open, competitive labor market to the same extent as people without disabilities or other forms of disability …. Sheltered employment is an internationally accepted approach for the vocational integration of people with severe disabilities …