Disability and Societal Inclusion
Having a disability is itself a challenging life. When life throws such impairments, people with disabilities are trying to push their limits to be included in this society. However, lack of inclusivity in the workplace can be discouraging and unsympathetic.
Challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace
Disabled people can find the infrastructure built with only able-bodied people to be very difficult to use. They may at times require specialized infrastructure for their convenience.
They are usually neglected as they are the minority and hence their voices are not heard and are ignored. Inclusion of these people by adding minor changes to our infrastructure may provide great relief to such people.
How to include them in our workplace
Inclusive workplace includes
- Ramps
- Lifts
- Accessible restrooms
- Transport
- Lowered cabins
- Adjustable desks
- Wheelchair provision
- Captioned video calls
- Speech-to-text calls
- Braille inclusion, etc.
Why should it be addressed
Understanding the pain and suffering of a disabled person is not possible; however, taking actions to reduce them can be done using such methods. True inclusion lies in the way disabled people are treated the same as a part of society and are not excluded for their shortcomings. Being disabled doesn’t make a person unable to be a part of society. Providing opportunities to such individuals may prove to be a great success for the betterment of a country.
Do you think disability inclusion is necessary? Can you suggest any ways to improve the lives of such people?
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