ZenBusiness , in partnership with PowerToFly, hosted a courageous conversation focused on “Disability and Accessability” Speakers discussed how to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the pivotal role that we all play in creating an inclusive society.
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:
- Key Insight: Disability is a broad spectrum that includes physical, neurological, and mental health conditions, affecting a large portion of the population.
Action: Educate yourself about different types of disabilities and neurodiversities. Seek out resources, books, or podcasts to learn more about experiences beyond your own.
- Key Insight: Accessibility should be built into the design of workplace processes, policies, and technologies, focusing on flexibility and inclusivity.
Action: In your day-to-day work, consider how your projects, communications, or processes might impact people with different abilities. Make small changes to increase accessibility, like adding alt text to images or ensuring documents are screen reader-friendly.
- Key Insight: Proper response to disability disclosure is crucial, including thanking the person, offering support, and avoiding unconscious bias.
Action: Practice active listening and empathy. If a colleague discloses a disability to you, respond with "Thank you for sharing that with me. How can I support you?" Avoid making assumptions and focus on their needs.
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