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5 key actions to promote accessibility

Published on 21 February 2025
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Accessibility is an essential pillar of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Ensuring an inclusive working environment is not only a way of meeting legal obligations, but also of making the most of everyone's talents. By taking action to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities, HR plays a key role in the company's corporate social responsibility. role key to building a fairer, more effective corporate culture.

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1/ Adapting work spaces

Make sure that ramps, lifts, automatic doors, etc. are in place and working properly.

Provide appropriate signage (Braille, pictograms).

Make sure there is enough space for wheelchairs.

2/ Fitting out workstations

Assistive software (screen readers, voice recognition).

Height-adjustable desks.

Adapted lighting for the visually impaired.

3/ Training your teams

Make employees aware of the different types of disability.

Train managers to be more inclusive.

4/ Implementing inclusive recruitment

Post accessible job offers (adapted formats, inclusive vocabulary).

Organise job interviews in suitable conditions and locations.

Collaborate with specialist associations to diversify your applications.

5/ Developing a disability action plan

Appoint a Disability Officer to support employees and managers.

Provide personalised support for the integration and career development of disabled employees.

Identify results indicators, measure progress and regularly adjust your actions.

Make a commitment to an inclusive, fair and successful company!

CSR-HR factsheet - Accessibility and inclusion

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