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'''Inclusion in the workplace''': refers to ensuring that individuals of any race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc. feels respected and included in their workplace.  
 
'''Inclusion in the workplace''': refers to ensuring that individuals of any race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc. feels respected and included in their workplace.  
  
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'''Accessibility in the workplace''': refers to a workplace design that allows equitable access to all individuals.
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'''Accessibility in the workplace''': refers to a workplace design that allows equitable access to all individuals.[[File:Inclusion and accessibility-01.png|left|frameless|209x209px]]<h3 style="color: #5789BA">USER-CENTERED</h3>
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ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and inclusive work environment that supports employees by:
 
ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and inclusive work environment that supports employees by:
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*Encouraging mobility
 
*Encouraging mobility
 
*Enabling employees to work from the location that suits their day-to-day activities
 
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* Helping achieve a healthy work-life balance
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ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:
 
ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:
  
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* Encouraging movement throughout the day
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*Encouraging movement throughout the day
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* Maximizing the use of natural light and calming outdoor views
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*Maximizing the use of natural light and calming outdoor views
 
*Creating spaces that promote social connectivity
 
*Creating spaces that promote social connectivity
  
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*Width
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Acoustic zones and adjustable lighting</span><br>Supports neurodiversity with a variety of spaces and acoustic zones that accommodate different sensory needs, including adjustable lighting to accommodate those with light sensitivity or visual impairments
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Acoustic zones and adjustable lighting</span><br>Supports neurodiversity with a variety of spaces and acoustic zones that accommodate different sensory needs, including adjustable lighting to accommodate those with light sensitivity or visual impairments
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Inclusive signage</span><br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Inclusive signage</span><br>
 
Tactile signs throughout the workplace, excludes braille
 
Tactile signs throughout the workplace, excludes braille
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Universal washrooms</span><br>Large and small universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Universal washrooms</span><br>Large and small universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Larger hallways, circulation areas and entrances</span><br>Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices<br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Larger hallways, circulation areas and entrances</span><br>Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices<br>
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Accessible appliances and fixtures</span><br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Accessible appliances and fixtures</span><br>
 
Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations<br>
 
Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations<br>
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Tactile flooring</span><br>Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance<br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Tactile flooring</span><br>Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance<br>
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Wayfinding beacons</span><br>For navigation assistance both to and through our spaces<br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Wayfinding beacons</span><br>For navigation assistance both to and through our spaces<br>
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Controlled use of colours</span><br>Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding and other disabilities<br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Controlled use of colours</span><br>Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding and other disabilities<br>
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Adjustable lighting levels</span><br>Located in rooms to accommodate those with disabilities affected by lighting levels<br>
 
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Adjustable lighting levels</span><br>Located in rooms to accommodate those with disabilities affected by lighting levels<br>
 
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Revision as of 09:35, 10 May 2022

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Inclusion and Accessibility


Inclusion & Accessibility are among the seven key pillars of ESDC Workplace. Our department is demonstrating leadership in this area by implementing a modernized work environment offering flexible and dynamic workspaces that can meet every employee’s needs and preferences, including those with visible and invisible disabilities.

Inclusion VS Accessibility in the workplace

Inclusion in the workplace: refers to ensuring that individuals of any race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc. feels respected and included in their workplace.

Accessibility in the workplace: refers to a workplace design that allows equitable access to all individuals.

Inclusion and accessibility-01.png

USER-CENTERED


ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and inclusive work environment that supports employees by:

  • Encouraging mobility
  • Enabling employees to work from the location that suits their day-to-day activities
  • Helping achieve a healthy work-life balance


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WELL-BEING


ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:

  • Encouraging movement throughout the day
  • Maximizing the use of natural light and calming outdoor views
  • Creating spaces that promote social connectivity


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ERGONOMICS


Ergonomic furnishings and equipment are implemented throughout ESDC Workplace to accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including:

  • Height
  • Width
  • Angle of adjustability


Upcoming Inclusion & Accessibility Features for ESDC Workplaces

Inclusion

Acoustic zones and adjustable lighting
Supports neurodiversity with a variety of spaces and acoustic zones that accommodate different sensory needs, including adjustable lighting to accommodate those with light sensitivity or visual impairments

Inclusive signage
Tactile signs throughout the workplace, excludes braille

Universal washrooms
Large and small universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location

Accessibility


Larger hallways, circulation areas and entrances
Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices

Accessible appliances and fixtures
Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations

Tactile flooring
Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance

Wayfinding beacons
For navigation assistance both to and through our spaces

Controlled use of colours
Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding and other disabilities

Adjustable lighting levels
Located in rooms to accommodate those with disabilities affected by lighting levels

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