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=='''Inclusion and Accessibility'''==
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Inclusion & Accessibility are key pillars of ESDC Workplace. Our department is demonstrating leadership in this area by implementing a modernized work environment offering flexible and dynamic workspaces with inclusion and accessibility features that accommodate employees with visible and invisible disabilities.<br />
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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.
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===Inclusion VS Accessibility in the workplace===
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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.
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'''Accessibility in the workplace''': refers to a workplace design that allows equitable access to all individuals.
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<span style="color: #5789BA">'''<big>USER-CENTERED</big>'''</span><br>ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and inclusive work environment that supports employees by:
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<span style="color: #5789BA">'''<big>PEOPLE-CENTERED</big>'''</span><br>ESDC Workplace is a welcoming, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment that supports employees by:
*Encouraging mobility
*Encouraging mobility
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*Enabling employees to work from a workpoint that suits their activities and workstyle
*Helping achieve a healthy work-life balance<br />
*Helping achieve a healthy work-life balance<br />
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<span style="color: #DC3E4D">'''<big>WELL-BEING</big>'''</span><br>ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:
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<span style="color: #DC3E4D">'''<big>WELL-BEING FOCUSED</big>'''</span><br>ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:
*Encouraging movement throughout the day
*Encouraging movement throughout the day
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<span style="color: #6CAAA6">'''<big>ERGONOMICS</big>'''</span><br>Ergonomic furnishings and equipment are implemented throughout ESDC Workplace to accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including:
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<span style="color: #6CAAA6">'''<big>ERGONOMICALLY ADJUSTABLE </big>'''</span><br>Ergonomic furnishings and equipment throughout ESDC Workplace accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including:
*Height
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==Upcoming Inclusion & Accessibility Features for ESDC Workplaces==
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=== Improving Inclusion & Accessibility Features at ESDC Workplaces ===
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Inclusion and accessibility features at ESDC Workplace are evolving. Below are some of the inclusion and accessibility features that may be available in your ESDC Workplace now or coming soon.
===<u>Inclusion</u>===
===<u>Inclusion</u>===
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Ensures that all individuals are welcome, respected, and included in the workplace.
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Acoustic zones and adjustable lighting</small></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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==='''<u>Accessibility</u>'''===
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