Supporting Workers with Disabilities

Join entrepreneur and Paralympic medalist Liz Johnson as she shares how organizations can create accessible workplaces where employees with disabilities are set up to thrive.

Introduction

• Crafting an inclusive workplace
• Disabled vs. disability
• Equality vs. equity
• Empowering both HR and employees

1. Humanize Interaction

• What is normal?
• Relevance of your actions or words
• Avoid stating the obvious
• Offering assistance: When and how

2. Barriers to Accessibility

• What does accessibility look like?
• Barriers to communication
• Accessibility barriers in practice
• Avoiding isolation

3. Equity of Opportunity

• Equity vs. equality in practice
• How to empower choice
• Normalizing differences
• Identifying task goals versus methods

4. Awareness of Difference and Appropriate Behaviors

• Audience: With whom do you interact?
• Action: Behaviors and words that can enable
• Application: Creating a plan for a positive and supportive environment.