Promoting Accessibility, Inclusion & Belonging
International Day for People with Disabilities is a global observance dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting accessibility. It’s a day to acknowledge both ongoing barriers and the contributions of disabled colleagues—and to push for a workplace that truly includes everyone.
Looking for a quick, actionable way to acknowledge this day? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.
Why This Holiday Matters
This day can be more than a calendar moment. Here’s how it connects to inclusion at work:
✅ It calls out that Full participation is still out of reach for many due to physical, digital, or social barriers.
✅ It spotlights the achievements and leadership of coworkers with disabilities—shaping culture through lived experience.
✅ It encourages teams to question assumptions about access, accommodation, and inclusive design.
✅ It fosters cultural humility by including disability justice as a central pillar of DEI work.
Bringing this lens into your workplace normalizes equity, access, and belonging—not just once a year, but every day.
One Inclusive Celebration Idea
Try this meaningful, inclusive activity to mark International Day for People with Disabilities at work:
Host an “Access & Belonging” Reflection Circle.
Here’s how:
- Invite Participation: Encourage team members (especially co‑workers with disabilities) to share brief reflections on experiences with access—positive or challenging.
- Provide Prompts:
- When have you felt fully included—or purposely excluded—by workplace design or process?
- What small change made the biggest difference to your comfort or participation
- Create a Safe Space: Use video closed‑captioning, accessible meeting platforms, and clear norms around speaking and listening.
- Follow Through: Gather insights and prioritize at least one tangible change—like captioning, adjustable workstations, or accessible content formats.
This quick, powerful activity shows you’re centering disabled voices and turning inclusion into action.
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Pause & Reflect
What access barrier has the most impact in your workplace—and what’s one step you could take today to remove it?
