After a remarkable success with the general public, theAdapei 45* with its exhibition “Competent Otherwise“is visiting companies in the Loiret region to change perceptions of disability by organizing a tour of its partner companies: Groups PartnaireBayer, the BRGM et Agefiph Centre-Val de Loire.
The launch of this tour, a symbol of the business world's social commitment, took place at the opening event at our headquarters, Groupe Partnaire, in Olivet, on Thursday, November 6 at 18 p.m., on the occasion of the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities (SEEPH).
The photographs on display
These works, captured by the camera of Florine Gomez-Pedraja, communications officer and amateur photographer of Adapei 45, highlight the know-how, skills and pride of the workers supported in the ESATs (Establishments and Services for Support through Work) of Adapei 45. The 34 black and white photos invite us to discover the richness and diversity of the jobs they perform as well as their commitment, their professionalism and their humanity.
A transmission of values and emotions
For the occasion, the Group Partnaire invited its employees, clients, and partners to share a new perspective on disability, challenge preconceived notions, and open a dialogue about the place of each individual in the workplace. Because, despite progress made in professional inclusion, the integration of people with intellectual disabilities remains a challenge. In particular, the young workers from the ADAPEI's ESAT (sheltered workshop) prepared and served the cocktails.
« This exhibition resonates with me deeply because it reminds us that everyone has talents to offer and a place to take in the world of work. But it also underscores our responsibility as a company: to provide the tools to better understand intellectual disability, to dispel misconceptions, and to break free from the unknown. It is indeed through knowledge that we open ourselves to real opportunities. “– Aurélie GOBINET, Chair of the Group’s Executive Board Partnaire and Co-founder of the Foundation Partnaire.
This event was not only aimed at raising awareness, it was also a call to action for employers.
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| Elsa, worker at the ESAT Adapei 45 – Lignerolles site Photo credit: Florine Gomez-Pedraja / Adapei 45 |
*About Adapei 45
Adapei 45, a departmental association of parents, people with intellectual disabilities, and their friends, manages 28 facilities and services in the Loiret region. Its mission: to support children and adults in all aspects of their lives, defend their rights, and promote an inclusive society.
About the Group Partnaire
Born from one of the very first temporary employment agencies in France (1952), the Group PartnaireThe company has been developing since 1987 under the leadership of its chairman of the supervisory board, Philippe Gobinet, and today his daughter, Aurélie. A family business, the Group Partnaire The company has 277 locations in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. It offers a wide range of human resources management solutions: recruitment of qualified professionals and rare skills, temporary staffing, training, consulting, and integration of people with disabilities. The Group Partnaire In figures: €591 million in revenue in 2024, 949 permanent employees, 7,716 clients and 54,886 temporary employees.