Toolkit: greater inclusion of people with disabilities in the post COVID workplace

Published by
Numbers and People Synergy
2023

What it’s about
Provides a comprehensive guide to enhancing workplace inclusivity for people with disabilities in the post-COVID-19 era. It emphasises the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible work environment that accommodates the diverse needs of all employees, including those with visible and invisible disabilities.

Key takeaways

The report underscores the evolving nature of disability, shaped by the various societal barriers people with disability face. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of these challenges, highlighting the need for more inclusive health and safety measures in workplaces.

Invisible disability: There are unique challenges faced by people with invisible disability, such as mental health issues. A supportive work environment is one that encourages disclosure, accessibility and accommodation.

The toolkit outlines seven principles of inclusive design:

• equitable use

• flexibility in use

• simple and intuitive use

• perceptible information

• tolerance for error

• low physical effort

• size and space for approach and use

Final thoughts
A great toolkit for all organisations and managers. The toolkit provides practical solutions for making workplaces more accessible, including reasonable accommodations, flexible work arrangements, and the use of assistive technologies.