The European Institute for Research, Training and Vocational Guidance (I.E.R.F.O.P. Onlus) is a nonprofit Vocational Educational and Training (VET) institution founded in 1988, by the will of the main associations representing all the disabilities (blind, deaf, physical disabled etc.).

The Institute has progressively expanded its training and education provision in different areas and for different categories of users, and it is committed to the constant improvement of educational processes. The primary goal of the organisation is the integration and reintegration of disadvantaged groups (mainly disabled people) into the labour market, through guidance and training aimed at facilitating the socio-economic autonomy and integration of disabled people and elderly, by supporting their access to education.

Objectives

• To enhance and promote the skills and competences of any individuals
• To raise awareness and promote access to education for the disabled, in order to allow a greater integration of them into society and the world of work;
• To train social service workers for the disabled;
•  To Improve the system according to the requirements of ISO 9001;
• To meet customers satisfaction aiming at the progressive improvement of the services offered.

The organisation is working in the following fields : Education, trainings, Assistive technologies for disabled people, research employment and volunteering.