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Revision as of 09:00, 25 March 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.

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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