BFM to host knowledge sharing event

The British Furniture Manufacturers association (BFM)  is hosting a knowledge sharing event on 4 August to discuss outcomes of the Working Tri21* project.

The project, which started in September 2014, set out to enhance the social inclusion of people with from disabilities – primarily those with Down’s syndrome (Trisomy 21) – by integrating them into the job market. The BFM was part of an international consortium which came together for the study. The project is now drawing to a conclusion with courses being developed and a pilot course underway.

Jackie Bazeley, md of BFM, said: “The study has been important to understanding how the furniture industry can embrace and train less able individuals to work within the sector in a way that is mutually beneficial.”

The event will take place on 4 August  at The Saunderton Suite, The Clare Centre, Saunderton, Bucks, HP14 4BF from 2pm to 5pm.

For further information on the event contact jackie.bazeley@bfm.org.uk or for further information on the project visit www.workingtri21.eu

* The Working Tri21 project is a consortium consisting of BFM LTD (UK), Asociacion Empresarial De Investigacion Centro Tecnologico Del Muebley La Madera De La Region De Murcia (Spain), Associazione Centro Studi Città di Foligno (Italy) and the Associazione Italiana Persone Down Onlus –AIPD – (Italy) and funded by Erasmus+.