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Workplace and EmploymentMany customer-facing employees of public, city, or state-run organizations have, at one time or another, experienced customer interactions that were difficult to resolve. Whether they be due to unders
Workplace and EmploymentWhile it’s one thing to manage your employees with disabilities remotely throughout the pandemic, it’s quite another to do this long-term. This is even more relevant if you’re bringing employees back
Assistive TechnologiesIt might seem like the best thing since sliced bread, but assistive technology can actually pose a barrier to independent living. Read on to find out why.
GeneralSensory rooms are designed to help both children and adults with sensory processing issues. At times, the link between brains and behavior—called “sensory integration”−may over or under-react to vario
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Workplace and EmploymentLeadership requires patience, approachability, and strong communication, but emphasizing accessibility is not always front and center. As accessibility gains cultural and corporate recognition, compan
Living with DisabilityStarting a new job can be daunting for any employee, but it’s even more difficult if you have a hearing disability . The following article looks at managing contact between your employees when someone
Living with DisabilityThe Independent Living Movement exists to protect, support, and encourage people living with disabilities to live independently. However, there are many barriers to independent living. We examine cons
Workplace and EmploymentInvisible disabilities are common, but you wouldn’t know it by how few employees report their disabilities to employers. Though 1 in 4 professionals have at least one disability, only 39 percent discl
Workplace and EmploymentThough the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) just celebrated its 30th anniversary, people with disabilities still face significant barriers to finding and maintaining employment. This directly imp
Living with DisabilityIt’s easy to think of service animals as accommodations for employees living with physical or sensory disabilities, like blindness. However, they are also utilized by those living with mental, emotion
Workplace and EmploymentIn 2021, 83 percent of organizations said they had diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These policies were developed to guide leaders and employees to create safer and more equitable w
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This includes providing and permitting reasonable accommodation and modification upon request. Disabili
GeneralFor years I've heard familiar talking points. Accessibility is "just the right thing to do." "The disability market represents hundreds of billions of dollars of disposable income that companies miss
Workplace and EmploymentFor four years in a row, L’Oréal has been granted a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for being an ideal workplace for people with disabilities. The company should serve as a
Workplace and EmploymentAs organizations continue to evaluate how to adopt and implement inclusion in the workplace, leaders have started to rethink what role accessibility plays in a company’s bottom line. Many have made mo
Workplace and EmploymentStarting a new job can be a challenging experience with many moving parts, from initial meetings and offer letters to an employee’s first day. And for employees who require reasonable accommodations ,
Disability Rights and HistoryThere are over one billion people across the world that report having at least one type of disability, and 75% of those disabilities are invisible . The DEI’s goal is to create "a national, transparen
Workplace and EmploymentMore people than ever feel empowered to leave their jobs in favor of better pay and improved working conditions elsewhere. In November 2021, 4.5 million workers quit their jobs, beating out previous r
Workplace and EmploymentWorkplace harassment , also known as workplace bullying, is defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as unwelcome conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, older
Workplace and EmploymentMost people spend a significant amount of time at work, and Employee Appreciation Day is an excellent opportunity for team leaders to let employees know how much their time and contributions are appre
Workplace and EmploymentMany companies across America are reporting hiring shortages, from retail to advanced technology firms. There are more than 10 million job openings in the nation right now, with more openings forming
Workplace and EmploymentIt’s 2022 and 89 percent of companies have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy in their workplaces. These programs or departments are meant to create a safer, more inclusive work environ
