Two journeys, one shared challenge… inclusion at Panagora

This is not their first professional experience, but this time, they have found a place where their disability is not a barrier but a strength that enriches their daily lives and those of their team. On the occasion of World Disability Day, the testimonies of Dylan Salomon and Hansley Marie-Louise—translated by Joël Patron from the Global Rainbow Foundation—highlight the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone can find their place, regardless of their differences.

Dylan Salomon, 20, and Hansley Marie-Louise, one year his senior, share a common trait: they are both deaf and work at Panagora Marketing Ltd. Dylan, who joined the company a little over a year ago, holds a position in cold storage. He learned his tasks thanks to the support of his colleagues and training provided by the Global Rainbow Foundation. He acknowledges that adapting wasn’t easy at first. “It was complicated,” he says, referring to the complexity of the products, each with its own reference number to verify. His role is to ensure that the correct products are ready to be sent to clients. This process is done manually, involving meticulous plastic packaging. Despite the initial difficulty, Dylan has found his place and now enjoys interacting with his colleagues, who make an effort to communicate with him in sign language. He even shares moments of camaraderie, such as lunch breaks, where he teaches his teammates a few signs.