Often excluded from school, young adults with disabilities struggle to find their place in the workforce. Only 0.5% of people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities are employed in mainstream work environments.

Yet some are determined to challenge preconceived notions and fight for inclusion. Employment is key not only to social integration but also to independence: the pride of earning a salary, the ability to live in one’s own apartment, and perhaps even to start a family.

Who are these men and women living with severe or mild psychological disorders who strive to work in ordinary workplaces? What obstacles do they face? How do companies organize themselves to hire and integrate people with disabilities? How can the partnership between business and mental health inclusion succeed?

Through the stories and journeys of four “fighters,” we see that despite difficulties and obstacles, integrating people with psychological disabilities is always a valuable asset—for both the company and its employees.