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Expert Tips for Accessibility in the Workplace
- Accessibility in the workplace means more than building wheelchair ramps or designating parking spaces. It means every employee has the tools, resources, and accommodations to perform their job duties.
- The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to improve job accessibility.
- Physical accommodations include automatic doors, wheelchair ramps, and Braille keypads, while digital accommodations include screen-reading software, closed captioning during meetings, and audio formats and deliveries.
- Attitudinal accessibility involves assessing your company culture and taking steps to conduct an honest assessment through the use of questions.
- Providing accessibility accommodations boosts employee morale, demonstrates that employees are valued, and helps retain talent and create a more innovative and collaborative environment.
- Staying up to date on federal and state disability legislation, acknowledging that workplace accessibility is an ongoing process, and investing in resources and continuing education opportunities for your team are all critical to offering accessibility features at work.
- Planning a team-wide event, offering Employee Assistance Programs, and enlisting experts in the field are some of the unique and effective steps employers can take to provide accessibility features at work.
- Creating a more accessible and inclusive workplace will benefit millions of employees and reinforce accessibility in the workplace.
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