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| =='''Inclusion and Accessibility'''== | | =='''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: | + | <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: |
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| *Encouraging mobility | | *Encouraging mobility |
− | *Enabling employees to work from the location that suits their day-to-day activities | + | *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: | + | <span style="color: #DC3E4D">'''<big>WELL-BEING FOCUSED</big>'''</span><br>ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by: |
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| *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: | + | <span style="color: #6CAAA6">'''<big>ERGONOMICALLY ADJUSTABLE </big>'''</span><br>Ergonomic furnishings and equipment throughout ESDC Workplace accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including: |
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| *Height | | *Height |
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− | ==Upcoming Inclusion & Accessibility Features for ESDC Workplaces== | + | === Improving Inclusion & Accessibility Features at ESDC Workplaces === |
| + | 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. |
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| ===<u>Inclusion</u>=== | | ===<u>Inclusion</u>=== |
| + | 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 | + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Functional zones and adjustable lighting</small></span> |
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| + | Supports neurodiversity with a variety of spaces and functional zones that accommodate different sensory needs, including adjustable lighting to accommodate those with light sensitivity or visual impairments<br> |
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Universal washrooms</small></span><br>Large and small universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location | + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>All access washrooms</small></span> <br>Fully accessible universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location<br> |
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| ==='''<u>Accessibility</u>'''=== | | ==='''<u>Accessibility</u>'''=== |
| + | Allows equitable, barrier-free access to all individuals, regardless of visible or invisible disabilities. |
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Larger hallways, circulation areas and entrances</small></span><br>Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices<br> | + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Wider hallways, circulation areas and entrances</small></span><br>Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices <br> |
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Accessible appliances and fixtures</small></span><br>Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations<br> | + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Accessible appliances and features</small></span> <br>Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations, and accessible appliances and accessories in kitchenettes, washrooms & other facilities where required. (ex: automatic faucets, hot and cold-water taps, automatic soap dispenser, easy access to outlets)<br> |
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Wayfinding beacons</small></span><br>For navigation assistance both to and through our spaces<br> | + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Wayfinding beacons</small></span> |
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| + | Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance both to and through our spaces<br> |
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| + | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Sound attenuation systems</small></span> |
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| + | System that masks ambient sounds and conversations to manage noise from different areas<br> |
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Controlled use of colours</small></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;"><small>Controlled use of colours</small></span> |
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| + | Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding<br> |
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