
Interview explores challenges in creating an inclusive work environment for deaf people
In an interview with Indra Seļukas, the Head of the social enterprise “Visi Var” (“Anyone can”), Edgars Čerkovskis, who is the director of the study program “Circular Economics and Social Entrepreneurship” at the EKA University of Applied Sciences, explored how to include deaf people in the labour market.
The Head of the company was asked about both the daily challenges and benefits of creating an inclusive work environment for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The company “Visi Var” is a wonderful example of how social enterprises can combine sustainable practices by employing people with disabilities.
The interview took place within the framework of the international project GREENENTREADEAF, which aims to promote green entrepreneurship as well as include deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the labour market.More about the company “Visi Var”: www.visivar.lv
Project funding | Project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme KA220-HED Cooperation partnerships in higher education |
Project No. | 2024-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000245483 |
Project duration | 01.12.2024.-30.11.2026. (24 months) |
Lump sum (amount for EKA) | 400’000 EUR (49’227 EUR) |

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