Universal Design in the Workplace: How to better serve all employees, including persons with Disabilities
Virginia's Disability and Employment Initiaitive (DEI) Project" - Arlington/Alexandria Workforce Investment Board's Video on "Universal Design in the Workplace"
Under the DOL-funded Disability Employment Initiative's (DEI) VA project, the Arlington/Alexandria Workforce Investment Board has produced a 5-minute video on "Universal Design in the Workplace." This video highlights a variety of assistive technology in the workplace for persons with various disabilities. It also discusses the Return on Investment (ROI) and the value to the business sector. To view the video, please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGPqGgvbu4&feature=player_embedded
Universal design is the “design” of products and environments to be usable by anyone, not just individuals with disabilities, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. For the workplace, universal design is an approach that accommodates jobseekers and employees with disabilities through workplace design, while also reducing risks for employees who may develop disabilities during their career.
Universal Design is an innovative business strategy that enhances workplace efficiencies and provides the best accommodation for all employees. Universal Design stations are accessible for people who have mobility, visual, auditory, speech, learning or language needs. For more information, please go to http://www.vadrs.org.
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As a gerontologist, Leacey Brown knows the impact of the aging baby boomer population. However, she believes that design and disabilities are not just age-related. Leacey’s talk explores the need for universal design for all. Check out her August 2016 TEDxTalk: The need for Universal Design for All
What do you think? Share your favorite examples of UDL that we all benefit from in our daily lives.
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Mike Cruse
Disabilities in Adult Education Moderator
michaelcruse74@gmail.com