Math Vaassen

Math Vaassen is a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between people with disabilities and the labor market through his leadership at RoomForWork.

RoomForWork's mission focuses on finding suitable job openings for individuals with disabilities and autism, improving their quality of life, and connecting them with companies that value their talents.

Through collaborations with organizations supporting vulnerable groups, RoomForWork expands the pool of qualified candidates for businesses, ensuring compliance with recruitment regulations.

Math Vaassen's approach includes developing methodologies to help companies measure and enhance the performance of employees with disabilities, leveraging innovative AI matching and digital accessibility solutions for a more inclusive job market.

Partnership with Hassell Inclusion aims to further enhance methodologies, introduce innovative practices, and focus on conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing inclusive design solutions, offering training programs, influencing policies, and utilizing AI for improved job seekers and employers matching.

A pilot project scheduled for 2024-2025 will refine methodologies and create scalable solutions with a culturally and legally appropriate approach for different countries, emphasizing empowerment and inclusion in society.

Math Vaassen's educational background includes studying Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at a technical high school.

His professional experience includes roles as Chief Executive Officer at EmpowermentPlace, VN Ambassador at coalitievoorinclusie.nl, President & CEO at RoomForWork, Researcher at Philips Lighting, and Production Supervisor at Philips Lighting.

For more information, visit roomforwork.com or connect with Math Vaassen on LinkedIn.