Disabled Refugees Welcome (DRW) is part of the Independent Living Institute (ILI). We work to improve the reception and integration of migrants and refugees with disabilities in Sweden focusing on jobs and employment.
Get in touch with our advisors!
Our experienced advisors, Rahel Abebaw Atnafu and Ashraf Frugh, have personal experience of living with disabilities and possess extensive knowledge in migration, disability rights, and the labor market.
Rahel was born in Ethiopia and her native language is Amharic; she also speaks Swedish and English. Ashraf was born in Afghanistan and speaks Persian, Urdu, Swedish, and English.
They can provide advice and support on issues related to integration, rights, and employment opportunities.
Please feel free to contact them with your questions:
Phone: 076 005 72 65
Rahel: rahel@independentliving.org or Ashraf: ashraf@independentliving.org
Publications
- Tips Book – Discussions using the Appreciative Inquiry method about getting a job as a migrant with a disability in Sweden. Tips book has been translated to several languages: swedish -Tips för jobb, arabic, amharic, and farsi.
- How the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Article 27 on the right to work and employment, can be used. (html) , or download pdf.
More publications and guides..
(Svenska) Juridisk rådgivning på ryska
Sunday March 30th, 2025Sorry, this entry is only available in Svenska.
(Svenska) Slutkonferensen: “Ett helt unikt initiativ”
Tuesday March 25th, 2025Sorry, this entry is only available in Svenska.
(Svenska) Starta eget: ”Man förväntas vara aktiv och självständig”
Thursday March 13th, 2025Sorry, this entry is only available in Svenska.
- Apply for grants from funds and foundations on your way to work and integration in Sweden Wednesday March 5th, 2025