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− | =='''Inclusion and Accessibility'''==
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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.[[File:Inclusion and accessibility-01.png|left|frameless|197x197px]]<h3 style="color: #5789BA">USER-CENTERED</h3>
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− | ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and inclusive work environment that supports employees by:
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− | *Encouraging mobility
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− | *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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− | [[File:Inclusion and accessibility-02.png|left|frameless|189x189px]][[File:Inclusion and accessibility-03.png|left|frameless|194x194px]]<h3 style="color: #DC3E4D">WELL-BEING</h3>
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− | ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:
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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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− | *Creating spaces that promote social connectivity
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− | <h3 style="color: #6CAAA6">ERGONOMICS</h3>
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− | Ergonomic furnishings and equipment are implemented throughout ESDC Workplace to accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including:
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− | *Height
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− | *Angle of adjustability
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− | ==Upcoming Inclusion & Accessibility Features for ESDC Workplaces==
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− | ===<u>Inclusion</u>===
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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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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Inclusive signage</small></span><br>Tactile signs throughout the workplace, excludes braille
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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
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− | ==='''<u>Accessibility</u>'''===
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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>
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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>
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Tactile flooring</small></span><br>Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance<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>
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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>
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− | <span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><small>Adjustable lighting levels</small></span><br>Located in rooms to accommodate those with disabilities affected by lighting levels<br>
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