Accessibility

Accessibility is the practice of adapting work environments, communication tools, and job duties to accommodate persons with disabilities. As set out in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Organizationally speaking, this means making sure your website can be easily navigated by all employees and people who visit it. It also entails making sure that job descriptions are clear so as not to exclude anyone who may have a disability or other issue that affects their ability to perform certain tasks at work (for example: someone who can’t hear well enough to read over a phone call).

To be more inclusive and accessible, companies can implement the following measures:

• assistive devices
• alternative communication methods
• alternative formats
• sign language interpreters
• braille
• visual materials (large print, audio recordings etc.)

Diverse, inclusive workplaces can have many benefits for a company, including increased revenue. A diverse workforce helps you reach new markets and customers. It also means that your company will be able to access new ideas, technologies and products.