Happy Disability Pride Month! This month and every month, it is so important to focus on inclusion in the workplace. Inclusion takes time and effort to be really meaningful, so here are some ideas to make your workplace welcoming to all in the long term.
Acknowledge and Understand that Disabilities Can Affect Everyone
Disabilities affect people regardless of race, religion, economic status, and are often not visible to the eye. Informing yourself about the various kinds of disabilities people face and being empathetic to all regardless of physical appearance, is so important.
Offer Trainings to Prioritize Inclusion
Offering trainings to employees and the campus community is a great way to show people you care, and to make a change that lasts longer than just a few days. In this training, focus on disability etiquette and how to eradicate harmful language and behaviors.
Recruit People with Disabilities
The best way to support people with disabilities is to hire them! Working to recruit those with disabilities both shows applicants that you care and will help your store learn how to better accommodate those with disabilities.
Final Thoughts
True inclusion takes work, and this Disability Pride Month, take some time to make your store as accommodating as possible for students, customers, and employees with these simple steps.
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