SINOBRAS presents a successful case study with a project to include people with disabilities at a hearing held by the Labor Prosecutor's Office

The inclusion of people with disabilities goes far beyond compliance with legislation. Providing a suitable and inclusive environment, respecting differences, supporting initiatives, and combating prejudice are the main ways to promote this inclusion. Aware of its role as a company that transforms the reality of an entire community, SINOBRAS invests in initiatives to provide a suitable workspace for people with disabilities. For this reason, it was invited to present its success story at a public hearing held by the Public Ministry of Labor, held last Friday, March 19th, for the presentation and launch of the + Inclusion Project.

The meeting was held virtually and was attended by representatives from the Public Ministry of Labor, the Marabá City Hall, the Municipal Council for Persons with Disabilities, private companies, and social organizations serving people with disabilities. The + Inclusion Project aims to create a database of people with disabilities for employment in southern and southeastern Pará, helping employers hire people with disabilities and matching them with available positions.

On the occasion, Admilson Rocha, HR consultant at SINOBRAS, and Sara Linda, legal coordinator at SINOBRAS, presented the data and actions the company has implemented to accommodate professionals with disabilities. Among the initiatives is an Educational Project that teaches Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to all employees in the departments that have hired deaf employees, as well as a training project where people with disabilities undergo an 11-month training course, already with a formal employment contract and full employee benefits, while they qualify for their roles.

SINOBRAS also has an adapted structure with tactile flooring, access ramps, handrails, doors, adapted cafeterias, and restrooms, and constantly raises awareness among its employees in partnership with educational agencies and institutions. For legal coordinator Sara Linda, these initiatives go beyond what the law requires. "The company goes far beyond compliance with the law. Today, we have a staff of over 60 people with disabilities who have been effectively integrated into the company, and we are prepared to contribute to their growth in the job market. We know that doing our part also means providing dignity and pride to all these employees. We are always open to welcoming and respecting all differences," she emphasizes.