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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.
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| − | <h3 style="color: #DC3E4D">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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| − | <h3 style="color: #5789BA">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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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Acoustic zones and adjustable lighting</h3>
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| − | 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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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Inclusive signage</h3>
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| − | Tactile signs throughout the workplace, excludes braille
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Universal washrooms</h3>
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| − | 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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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Larger hallways, circulation areas and entrances</h3>
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| − | Reduces congestion and accommodates larger mobility devices
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Accessible appliances and fixtures</h3>
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| − | Includes two-height water fountains with bottle filling stations
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Tactile flooring</h3>
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| − | Located in client spaces, to provide navigation assistance
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Wayfinding beacons</h3>
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| − | For navigation assistance both to and through our spaces
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Controlled use of colours</h3>
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| − | Colours of walls, doors, frames, etc. established for higher contrast to assist with wayfinding and other disabilities
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| − | <h3 style="color: #7DB418">Adjustable lighting levels</h3>
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| − | Located in rooms to accommodate those with disabilities affected by lighting levels
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