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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.

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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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'''<big>~~USER~~-CENTERED</big>''' ESDC Workplace is a welcoming and ~~inclusive~~ work environment that supports employees by:

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'''<big>PEOPLE-CENTERED</big>''' ESDC Workplace is a welcoming, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment that supports employees by:

*Encouraging mobility

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*Enabling employees to work from ~~the location~~ that suits their ~~day-to-day~~ activities

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*Enabling employees to work from a workpoint that suits their activities and workstyle

*Helping achieve a healthy work-life balance

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'''<big>WELL-BEING</big>''' ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:

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'''<big>WELL-BEING FOCUSED</big>''' ESDC Workplace promotes well-being by:

*Encouraging movement throughout the day

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'''<big>~~ERGONOMICS~~</big>''' Ergonomic furnishings and equipment ~~are implemented~~ throughout ESDC Workplace to accommodate a range of ergonomic needs including:

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'''<big>ERGONOMICALLY ADJUSTABLE </big>''' 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.

===Inclusion===

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Ensures that all individuals are welcome, respected, and included in the workplace.

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~~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

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Functional zones and adjustable lighting

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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

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

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All access washrooms Fully accessible universal washrooms with at least one adult change table at each work location

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Allows equitable, barrier-free access to all individuals, regardless of visible or invisible disabilities.

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

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

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

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Accessible appliances and features 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)

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Wayfinding beacons~~ For~~ navigation assistance both to and through our spaces

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Wayfinding beacons

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Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance both to and through our spaces

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Sound attenuation systems

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System that masks ambient sounds and conversations to manage noise from different areas

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

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Controlled use of colours

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Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding

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