Valenz Jo - Professional Year

According to dictionary, disability is a physical and/or mental conditions that may limit a person's movement, senses or activities. There is a legislation in Australia that makes it illegal to discriminate against those who are disabled. It is called the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.  There are many accommodations an organization can do for their disabled staff members and customers. They can be providing modified equipment and devices, special work schedules and make the workplace more accessible for people with disabilities. According to Job Accommodation Network, there are more than 50 types of disabilities from Addison's Disease to Wheelchair Use. I am going to list three common disabilities and how to accommodate them in the workplace. - Back Impairments The major symptom is back pain, localized or widespread. People with back impairments can be accommodated by allowing use of personal attendant at work, move workstation to regularly-visited facilities