Disability-inclusive policies, training, and accountability for people in critical roles ensure that everyoneā€™s talents are welcome in the workplace. Managers, recruiters, leaders, and other employees all need specific training regarding people with disabilities. This training should include
- Information on how to include and not exclude candidates
- Guidance on how to make sure systems and facilities are accessible
- Ways to make sure people with disabilities feel free to be themselves or bring their whole selves to work
The Job Accommodation Network is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. JANā€™s Workplace Accommodation Toolkit is a free, comprehensive online resource for employers seeking to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to create more disability-inclusive workplaces. Information about physical accessibility of the workplace can also be found at JAN.
PEATWorks.org provides employers with Digital Accessibility Toolkits to ensure information and communication systems are accessible to people with disabilities. Digital devices, platforms, and documents are increasingly becoming the primary methods used by individuals to execute work and engage in daily life. PEATWORKS.org resources help equip employers with the information needed to ensure the digital workplace is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Digital devices, platforms, and documents are increasingly becoming the primary methods used by individuals to execute work and engage in daily life. PEATWORKS.org resources help equip employers with the information needed to ensure the digital workplace is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities
- This Workplace Mentoring Playbook from EARN can help you launch mentoring for people with disabilities in your organization.
- This EARN resource explains how mentoring can support disability inclusion.