Accessibility is an essential pillar of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Ensuring an inclusive working environment not only helps to comply with legal obligations, but also to make the most of everyone's talents. By promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, HR plays a key role in building a more equitable and successful corporate culture.
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.
[Training] Managing people with disabilities
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.
[Training] Disability representative: professionalise your approach and your involvement in the company
The 4 key areas of training :
1/ Understanding the legal framework : understand and apply the legal obligations relating to disability management in the workplace.
2/ Strengthen your key skills : acquire the organisational, relational and technical skills needed to provide effective support.
3/ Adopting the right posture : strike a balance between the needs of employees and managers and the challenges facing the company.
4/ Optimising your actions: assess the impact of your initiatives and identify areas for continuous improvement.
Make a commitment to an inclusive, fair and successful company!
