Disabled Association Pros & Accessibility Allies

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A forum to create a space and recognition for disabled association professionals, accessibility allies, and our vendor partners in our ASAE community.
Join us to learn more, engage in disability rights support, intersectionality, and how disability inclusion touches all domains of the CAE.
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  • 1.  Guide for accessible offices?

    Posted Mar 06, 2024 09:44 AM

    Hello and a belated thank you for developing this forum.

    A friend reached out to me this morning in search of any reserach she could share with her co-workers regarding creating a more accessible office space? They've just moved into a new office space - she feels as if they've done a relatively good job meeting basic ADA standards but feels as if there is more to be done. I've shared with with her: Physical Accessibility in the Workplace 

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    but would love to know if there are more resources that I can share? 

    Thanks in advance!



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    Chief Operations Officer and Foundation Director
    American Network of Community Options and Resources
    Alexandria VA
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  • 2.  RE: Guide for accessible offices?

    Posted Mar 06, 2024 05:01 PM

    Welcome!

    Hooray for your colleague growing the inclusive and welcoming dynamic of their workplace.

    The JAN site above is great for physical accessibility regarding mobility based disabilities.
    Entryways, bathrooms, hallways, turn radius in working spaces, counter surfaces in breakrooms and kitchens, locations of any wall mounted tools/resources (think time clocks or keypads), accessibility of any kiosks or water fountains/coolers/bottle filling stations as well. 

    For mobility disabilities emergency preparedness and evacuation protocol will be important as part of a "red book" of emergency planning.

    But physical accessibility will only cover part of an accessible work environment. 

    Where do they most want to grow?

    AskEARN is a great resource that likely has more details: https://askearn.org/page/creating-an-accessible-and-welcoming-workplace



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    The Accessible CAE
    sam.evans@accessibilityassociation.org
    Certification Director
    Intl. Assoc. of Accessibility Professionals, a division of G3ict
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