The BCLP Courageous Conversation series hosted a session focused on “Disability Pride Month: History and Narratives,” featuring Noelle Johnson in discussion with Gabby Fricke, People and Culture Strategist at PowerToFly, where they explored workplace accessibility, understanding your rights and responsibilities under disability legislation, and creating truly inclusive environments where all employees can thrive.
In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.
📝Key Takeaways
After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:
1. Low Disclosure Rates Only 39% disclose disabilities at work, 24% to teams, 4% to clients due to fear.
Action: Create visible inclusion signals and clear accommodation processes.
2. Fixable Barriers Job descriptions include irrelevant requirements ("lift 50 pounds" for office roles); accommodation processes are too complex.
Action: Audit job descriptions and streamline accommodation requests.
3. Universal Design Benefits All Accommodations like advance agendas, quiet spaces, captions help everyone perform better.
Action: Implement inclusive practices organization-wide rather than waiting for requests..
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