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How To Support And Empower Employees With Disabilities

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Dec 23, 2024,01:15pm EST

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Creating an inclusive workplace means ensuring that employees living with disabilities have the tools and resources they need to succeed. It’s a win-win situation: All employees are supported with the tools and flexibility they need to thrive in their positions, and employers create a culture of equity and maximize the potential of every team member.

Below, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share the resources and strategies they’ve found most effective for empowering employees with disabilities. From accessible technology to thoughtful accommodations, these resources not only support individual employees but also create a more productive and inclusive work environment for all.

1. Create An Empathetic Culture

Focus on creating an empathetic culture. Nothing beats the idea of inclusion. When people and organizations truly understand the power of inclusion and start living and breathing it, everyone feels comfortable. Once a firm is truly inclusive, it becomes the biggest support [...]