[Occupations of the handicapped in the European Community]

Improvement of the living and working conditions of migrant workers as well as their free movement and social protection are among the major objectives of the European Community (laid down in the Treaty of Rome). In view of the forthcoming European internal market after 1993 and the related potential for increased sociopolitical integration also of disabled persons, an overview is presented of the policies adopted in the various member states in order to enhance employment of disabled people. The article gives an analysis of basic principles, without appraising the various provisions.