only one in five Mahorese companies respects their obligations

Mayotte still has a way to go to promote the employment of people with disabilities. This is the observation as the European week dedicated to this issue opens this Monday, November 18, an event of which Mayotte the 1st is a partner. According to the latest figures from INSEE, 22,000 people with disabilities are identified in the territory, not counting those who do not have the procedures to be recognized.

“It's a scourge that we fight every day by trying to get closer to the actors and associations“, specifies Cédia M'soili, project manager for the integration of disabled workers at DEETS, the department of economy, employment, work and solidarity. “According to a 2021 study, only 2,000 people obtained administrative recognition, which is 20 times less than the number of people with disabilities.“The fault lies in a subject that is still too taboo in Mahorese society.

Companies also have their part, those with 20 or more employees are required to employ at least 6% people with disabilities. “In July 2024, of the 16,193 companies in Mayotte, only 229 must meet this obligation“, continues the project manager. “Only 43 use disabled workers.” These are mainly large companies, which instead pay an annual financial contribution.

Other factors explain the low employment rate of people with disabilities, such as the issue of mobility. A theme discussed this Monday, November 18 during the seminar to launch this European week at the Chirongui cultural center. Several actions are also planned until Friday to raise awareness of these issues.