Teleworking has considerable relevance for disabled and elderly people.
For disabled people in the working age range, teleworking can open up new opportunities for employment and can help to overcome some of the barriers that they may experience in conventional workplaces. For older people, it can provide a new opportunity to take part in the labour market in a more flexible way. Teleworking also provides possibilities for more flexible working arrangements for family carers of elderly or disabled people. See also The impact of distance education and telework on elderly and disabled people .