SEEPH 2025 – European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities: Institut Curie Takes Action Once Again!

From November 17 to 21, 2025, Institut Curie reaffirms its commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities. This initiative aligns with Ambition 5 of the Curie 2030 social project: fostering integration, promoting inclusion, and embracing diversity in career paths.

As part of the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities, the Disability Support Unit invites you to take part in a series of inspiring and interactive events designed to strengthen our culture of inclusion across the organization.
Conferences, workshops, discussions, and activities will help raise awareness about disability in the workplace, encourage open dialogue, and inspire collective action toward a more inclusive professional environment.
In-person participation is highly encouraged to promote meaningful exchanges. However, Teams links will also be available so everyone can join remotely.

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Program

📌 Monday, November 17
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. | Conference “From Patient to Champion: The Inspiring Journey of Héloïse Courvoisier”
We are proud to welcome Héloïse Courvoisier, Paralympic triathlete and former Institut Curie patient. Her powerful story highlights how resilience and determination can turn hardship into triumph.
📍 Location: Hélène-Martel-Massignac Auditorium – 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 5th
Live broadcast: via this link

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📌 Wednesday, November 19
Theatrical Sketches
➡ A troupe of professional actors trained in diversity and disability awareness (some of whom have disabilities themselves) will perform short scenes illustrating the challenges and experiences of disability in the workplace:

• Long-term leave and reintegration into the team

• Learning disabilities and workplace adaptations

• Neurodiversity: Autism spectrum & ADHD

Each 1-hour session includes the three sketches, followed by a group discussion to explore solutions together.

Live sessions:
12:00–1:00 p.m. (English) – link
1:30–2:30 p.m. (French) – link
3:00–4:00 p.m. (French) – link
4:30–5:30 p.m. (French) – link

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📌 Thursday, November 20
DuoDay – National Day for Inclusion
➡ A unique opportunity to build connections and break down barriers: a person with a disability spends the day job-shadowing a professional.
👉 Sign up via this link

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📌 All Week Long

Awareness Booths: Orsay, Saint-Cloud, and Paris
➡ Stop by to ask questions, exchange ideas, and explore resources that can help you better understand disability.

Disability Quiz: test your knowledge and get a chance to win a brunch at Café Joyeux!
👉 Take the quiz via this link

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We look forward to seeing many of you at these events!
Together, let’s make sure disability is never a barrier in the workplace. Let’s build an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.