Welcome Guide for Learners with Disabilities

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.

Legal Update 2024 : NobleProg France has updated its welcome guide for learners with disabilities in compliance with the legal and regulatory reforms of 2024. These reforms strengthen our obligations regarding digital accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities, whether in face-to-face or online settings. You will find up-to-date information in this guide on support measures, partnerships, and assistance tools available to you.

The Welcome Framework for Learners with Disabilities.

1. What is a disability?
2. Who supports me?
3. How does my training take place?
4. The tools available to me.

Learning and Disability

Partnerships

Contact Details

Appendices

INTRODUCTION

NobleProg France is committed to an equal opportunities policy to enable all learners to access its training programs and develop their potential. All learners with temporary or permanent disabilities, or those suffering from a severe health disorder, are supported throughout their training. NobleProg France thus commits, for every student presenting a disability situation, to :

• Taking their needs into account ;
• Studying specific arrangements for their support throughout their training ;
• Facilitating links between the various services ;
• Supporting them in their procedures.

NobleProg France therefore aims to deploy the human, material, and technical resources available to it to facilitate the welcome, support, and professional integration of learners with disabilities. However, the learner's success remains their own responsibility, and NobleProg France cannot be held liable if the learner fails to take the necessary steps to obtain their certification.

You will find essential information in this Welcome Guide regarding the accessibility of our training programs, the support framework implemented for learners with disabilities, as well as the arrangements put in place.

As our training can take place both in person and remotely, we also present the framework specifically designed for apprentices with disabilities. Finally, you will find useful contacts to assist you throughout your training journey.

I. THE WELCOME FRAMEWORK FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES

1. What is a disability?

A disability is defined as :

• A limitation of activity or restriction of participation in societal life experienced by a person due to an alteration, impairment, or disabling health disorder ;
• Any limitation of activity or restriction of participation in societal life experienced within their environment by a person due to a substantial, permanent, or definitive alteration of one or more physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological functions, polyhandicap, or disabling health disorder ;
• The inability of a person to live and act in their environment due to physical, mental, or sensory impairments. This most often manifests as difficulties with mobility, expression, or comprehension for the affected individual.

In order to benefit from the support framework and specific arrangements, we invite you to provide an official document attesting to your disability status or undertake the necessary steps to obtain recognition of your disability.

Below is a list of the different recognitions and organizations that issue or attest to your disability status. It will be during your meeting with our Disability Department that this document will be requested and reviewed to define any arrangements you may need :

• RQTH : Issued by the MDPH (Departmental House for Disabled Persons)

Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker is an administrative decision granting individuals with disabilities a status that allows them to benefit from specific aid and reduced working hours ;

• PPS :Issued by the MDPH

Personalized Schooling Project concerns learners with disabilities who require specific arrangements.

• AAH :Issued by the CDAPH (Commission for Rights and Autonomy of Disabled Persons). The Disability Allowance for Adults is financial aid providing a minimum income
• AEEH : Issued by the CDAPH

The Education Allowance for Disabled Children. Concerns children under 20 years old. This is financial aid paid to the parents of learners with disabilities.

• ALD :Related to social security (AMELI certificate).

Long-Term Illness (Affection de Longue Durée) concerns chronic diseases.

2. Who supports me?

You have a dedicated coordinator at NobleProg France, Loïc Stas de Richelle, who supports you in adapting the training to your specific situation.

His mission is to ensure that the welcome of participants with disabilities is considered by all actors involved in the training: Trainer, Coordinator, Secretary, and Contact Point.

Loïc is your primary contact for your procedures and ensures that you can access training under the best possible conditions, based on the principle of equity.

3. How does my training take place?

Support in 3 steps :

• When should I discuss my disability?

At any time, you can disclose your disability, starting from your initial training request. Simply indicate this in the "comments" field provided on the training request form. The coordinator will be directly informed.

If you prefer to speak about your disability situation directly to the trainer, simply send them an email.

Once the trainer is informed of your situation, they may arrange a meeting with you to implement the necessary arrangements for the smooth running of your training.

To ensure these arrangements are put in place, you will be asked to provide proof of recognition of your disability status or any other document attesting to your situation.

• How is my training adapted?

During the meeting with the trainer, they will determine with you the arrangements you will need. Depending on your situation, these arrangements may vary.

• How is my training progress monitored?

Throughout your training, your trainer remains available to listen to you, as does the coordinator if you feel the need.

They monitor your progress and ensure liaison between your trainers and the various administrative services of your company.

The trainer commits to respecting the confidentiality of your exchanges and will not transmit any information about you without your consent.

Digital Accessibility 2024 : Our online learning platforms comply with the latest WCAG 2.2 standards, ensuring enhanced accessibility for learners with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments. We provide tools such as automatic subtitles, screen readers, and adapted contrasts to facilitate your remote learning.

II. LEARNING AND DISABILITY

For any learner with a disability, NobleProg France implements specific support throughout the apprentices' training :

• Information on careers, proposed training programs, contract offers, and preparation for training: help in defining your expectations and learning objectives, and preparation for apprenticeship (welcome conditions related to your disability status) ;

· Exchanges with the employer and partners involved throughout the training ;

• Adapted and contracted training pathway: taking into account your individual situation and adapting your apprenticeship pathway according to your needs.
• Monitoring of the pathway and adjustments based on evolving needs in consultation with your employer and relevant partners ;
• Easier contact with actors involved in the subsequent path : a training assessment can be conducted and communicated to you (material and pedagogical arrangements implemented, suggested approaches, etc.).

Update of accessibility and support measures – 2024
Following the 2024 reforms, NobleProg France is implementing additional measures to ensure the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. This includes specific arrangements for assessments and exams: extra time, materials in alternative formats, and adapted tests for individuals with visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments.

We also monitor the evolving needs of each learner and regularly adapt their training pathways.

III. PARTNERS

1. Assis je cours (Internal Partner)

• Why? : The association "Assis je cours", created by NobleProg, focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities to access training and employment. This commitment aligns perfectly with the training accessibility requirements mandated by Qualiopi, particularly in managing pedagogical and material adaptations.

2. AGEFIPH (Association for the Management of the Fund for the Professional Integration of Disabled Persons)

• Why? : AGEFIPH plays a key role in funding actions promoting the professional integration of disabled individuals, whether for training adaptation, purchasing specific equipment, or implementing support measures. They also offer financial aid for training-related arrangements, such as adapted pedagogical tools.

3. Cap Emploi

• Why? : Cap Emploi is a network of organizations specialized in supporting and advising individuals with disabilities in their professional integration. Through partnership with Cap Emploi, NobleProg could benefit from support in establishing accessible training pathways and personalized support for disabled learners towards employment.

4. MDPH Paris (Departmental House for Disabled Persons)

• Why? : MDPHs provide reception and support for disabled individuals and their families. They offer services for orientation and the implementation of specific arrangements, particularly regarding training. By working with MDPHs, NobleProg can obtain advice and aid to adapt training to the specific needs of disabled persons.

5. FIPHFP (Fund for the Integration of Disabled Persons in the Civil Service)

• Why? : FIPHFP finances and supports the integration of individuals with disabilities into the civil service. If your training also targets public sector agents, collaborating with FIPHFP can facilitate the adaptation of pathways for these audiences. They offer financial aid for acquiring adapted equipment, training tutors or instructors, and venue accessibility.

6. HandiFormaBanques

• Why? : This program is aimed at training and integrating individuals with disabilities into the banking sector. Through partnership with banking institutions, this type of program can inspire similar initiatives in other sectors where NobleProg operates. They can also provide advice on adapting training content and pedagogical tools.

7. AGEFMA (Agency for the Management of Training in Trades and Craftsmanship)

• Why? : Although oriented towards craftsmanship trades, AGEFMA plays an important role in supporting artisans with disabilities. By working with agencies like this one, NobleProg can develop specific solutions to train professionals requiring adaptation in manual or technical sectors.

8. Pôle Emploi (Dedicated Disability Service)

• Why? : Pôle Emploi has dedicated services for job seekers with disabilities, particularly through integration measures. Through partnership with Pôle Emploi, you can identify the needs of disabled learners and propose adapted training to facilitate their entry into the labor market.

9. Handi-Entreprises

• Why? : This initiative promotes the integration of individuals with disabilities into businesses. Their partnership can help you better understand the needs of companies regarding the employment of disabled persons and adapt your training accordingly. They can also support the awareness of trainers and pedagogical teams regarding the specific needs of these learners.

10. AGEFOS PME (OPCO dedicated to the integration of PSH in SMEs)

• Why? : AGEFOS PME provides measures for financing and supporting the training of disabled individuals within small and medium-sized enterprises. Collaborating with them would allow access to aid for adapting training programs, as well as promoting actions favoring the integration of PSH into the local economic fabric.

11. FIPHAC (Fund for the Integration of Disabled Persons in the Armed Forces and Civil Sector)

• Why? : This fund, specialized in the civil and military sectors, offers support measures for the professional integration of individuals with disabilities. NobleProg could explore partnerships in military and civil domains with PSH audiences, adapting its training to these specific sectors.

IV. USEFUL CONTACTS

· NobleProg France Coordinator : Loïc Stas de Richelle

Tel: 06.69.91.00.06

Email: loic.stas@nobleprog.com

V. APPENDICES

Legal and Regulatory Reforms – 2024
NobleProg France has updated its procedures and arrangements in response to the 2024 legal reforms. These reforms strengthen the rights of learners with disabilities, particularly regarding digital accessibility (compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards) and personalized support by trained disability reference officers. You can consult the updated laws in the following documents :

• Law of January 6, 2024, regarding specific arrangements for individuals with disabilities in higher education and professional training.
• Order of March 12, 2024, on digital accessibility standards for online training platforms.

Law of February 11, 2005, for equal rights and opportunities, participation, and citizenship for disabled persons (modifications to education code provisions introduced by the law)

Decree No. 2005-1587 of December 19, 2005, relating to the Departmental House for Disabled Persons and modifying the social action and families code

Decree No. 2005-1617 of December 21, 2005, regarding accommodations for exams and competitions in school and higher education for candidates with disabilities