Better social and professional integration for people with disabilities: this is the ambitionArts et Métiers, which is mobilizing its students through support and awareness-raising initiatives.
Since 2011, Arts et Métiers inthe PHARES program (Par-delà le handicap avancer et réussir des études supérieures, or "Beyond Disability: Moving Forward and Succeeding in Higher Education"). This is a national student mentoring program for secondary school students with disabilities. PHARES is currently operating at the Paris site. Arts et Métiers students Arts et Métiers sign up as mentors. In this way, they help young people realize that their differences are a strength and that they have everything they need to find their place in society and the world of work.
"The PHARES program is a very enriching human experience. I became aware of the obstacles and difficulties that people with disabilities face. My greatest satisfaction was seeing the change in the attitudes and behaviors of the young people during the program, and having contributed to that change. I also grew thanks to this program." Julie Ghene, tutor in 2013/2014
Raising awareness among tomorrow's managers
As part of the Hanploi & School program, proposed by theCED association, students also benefit from lectures and debates dedicated to managing people with disabilities. As with other aspects of diversity, the school is committed to training talented individuals who can contribute to changing attitudes and practices. Every year since 2014, second-year engineering students at Arts et Métiers site in Arts et Métiers organize the HandiMet week, as part of an academic project. Around ten workshops dedicated to disability management in the workplace are offered to all students and staff at the site.
Another example illustrates the school's commitment. During the annual Arts et Métiers Forum, it organizes a Handicafé© in collaboration with Fedeeh (Student Federation for Dynamic Studies and Employment with a Disability) and Adapt (Association for the Professional Integration of People with Disabilities). This concept, created by Adapt, aims to facilitate meetings between students and young graduates with disabilities and recruiters.
Welcoming and supporting students with disabilities
Arts et Métiers to ensuring equal opportunities for all students. We are determined and committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. During your studies and for your exams, you can obtain accommodations by first consulting a CDAPH-approved doctor. For more information, please contact the disability advisors:
- For initial training: Nadia DIHAJ, referent.handicap@ensam.eu
- For work-study programs (CFA AMTalents): laurence.di_fazio@ensam.eu
