By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    physical health
    5 Ways Playing Games Can Improve Neural and Physical Health
    September 9, 2022
    Reasons For Hair Loss and Its Treatment
    Reasons For Hair Loss and Its Treatment
    February 16, 2022
    healthcare organization
    5 Actionable Strategies For Healthcare Organizations
    August 15, 2022
    Latest News
    7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
    August 20, 2025
    Hospital Pest Control and the Fight Against Superbugs
    August 20, 2025
    Hygiene Beyond The Clinic: Attention To Overlooked Non-Clinical Spaces
    August 13, 2025
    5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
    August 3, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Almost Anybody Qualifies for Medicaid in Maine
    November 23, 2012
    ebola and EHR
    Ebola: Are We Relying on EHR to Tell the Story?
    October 24, 2014
    Caitlin Kelly
    How Would You Fix Healthcare? – Question and Answers.
    January 16, 2013
    Latest News
    How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
    August 22, 2025
    How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
    August 22, 2025
    How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
    August 22, 2025
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: How to Effectively Support Employees With Disabilities
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > News > How to Effectively Support Employees With Disabilities
NewsUncategorized

How to Effectively Support Employees With Disabilities

Diana Hope
Diana Hope
Share
4 Min Read
Disabilities
Royalty Free Photo by Unsplash
SHARE

Disability is not inability, and your business can make the most of the underused and the underappreciated one billion workers living with a disability globally. Incorporating people with disabilities into your workforce adds value to your talent pool, increases team performance, and gives you access to highly skilled candidates.

Contents
  • 1. Have an inclusive recruitment process
  • 2. Have a safe workspace
  • 3. Demystify disability in your company
  • 4. Implement equal pay for all
  • 5. Keep clear communication channels.
  • Endnote

However, before onboarding people with disabilities onto your team, here are some crucial steps you should undertake to ensure safety, inclusivity, and productivity in the workplace.

1. Have an inclusive recruitment process

Most HR managers do not consider the needs of candidates with disabilities in their job posts. An inclusive recruitment process should focus on reaching all classes of prospective candidates. For instance, job posts should be written in large print and braille for those who are visually impaired. This increases the chance of reaching all groups of candidates.

During interviews, it is wise to have a sign language expert for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and the area should be accessible for visually impaired candidates. It would be best to eliminate any processes that may discriminate against disabled individuals or put them at a disadvantage. If you are doing a call interview, this is probably the best app for deaf people and it makes the hiring process much easier.

More Read

medicinex regina holliday painting
Takeaways From Stanford Medicine X Conference
Fat, Stressed and Not Very Healthy: How We Rank in the Human Capital Index
Telling Stories & Busting Myths at Mayo Clinic’s Transform 2015 Conference
Essential Steps to Take to Recover from a Slip and Fall Injury
Medical Advancement: 6 Things to Know About Your Body

2. Have a safe workspace

Does your workstation have wheelchair accessibility? Do you have special furniture for people with disabilities? Office modification is one of the reasons why HR managers avoid hiring people with disabilities.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was passed in 2005 , and made AODA training a legal requirement for all workers in the province of Ontario. What we can learn from the Ontario Disability Act is that your workplace should be free of hazards that can harm or hinder disabled employees. These hazards include untrained workers, and it is illegal to hire workers in Ontario who are untrained.

3. Demystify disability in your company

Many workplace myths associated with disabilities have created negative stereotypes, and the lack of knowledge can also drive a negative attitude within the workforce. As a manager or business owner, you should educate your staff on working with people with disabilities in your team meetings. Encourage your employees to treat their disabled colleagues with respect without any generalizations.

4. Implement equal pay for all

The Canadian Constitution requires employers to facilitate equal pay for all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability. However, due to lack of job opportunities, many disabled people may be willing to take job offers with less pay. However, underpaying people with disabilities is illegal, unethical, and inhumane.

5. Keep clear communication channels.

Able-bodied employees may be unaware of the special needs required by their disabled coworkers. It is wise to communicate these new arrangements with everyone at the company and train them on the necessary consciousness required at the workplace.

Endnote

As a manager or business owner, you should seek to offer an inclusive workplace for all employees, including people with disabilities. Implement inclusive policies in your workplace and bring your team up to speed with thorough training.

TAGGED:disabilitiesemployees disabilities
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

engineer fitting prosthetic arm
How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
Health care
August 20, 2025
a woman explaining the document
How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
Public Health
August 20, 2025
physiotherapist at work
How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
Health care
August 20, 2025
Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs
7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
Health News
August 20, 2025

You Might also Like

meditation retreat
Health

What To Expect On A Meditation Retreat In Miami

February 6, 2023
mental health as entertainers
Mental HealthNews

David Bolno on Importance of Mental Health for Entertainers

January 15, 2024

Smart Vending Machines Use Facial Recognition

January 2, 2012
Accidental Death Trends
News

Accidental Death Trends in Different U.S. States

August 14, 2023
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?