Building a Disability Inclusive Workplace with Zoë Troxell-Whitman

“I think people tend to look around their workplace and make an assumption that disability isn't all that present in their environments. And that's just not true.” -Zoë Troxell-Whitman

 

One in four people you meet could have a disability that impacts their daily lives. Does that surprise you? In this episode, we explore the realities of disability in the workplace with disability advocate, consultant, and Columbia University doctoral student Zoë Troxell-Whitman. Zoë discusses the complexities of disability inclusion in the workplace by clearly defining what disability actually means, explaining how universal design principles can help create a more inclusive environment and covering the benefits organizations can gain from fostering accessibility. Tune in for an insightful exploration of disability in the workplace.

Additional Resources: Job Accommodations Network: https://askjan.org/

Click here for a list of Universal Design Resources provided by the U.S. Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employment-supports/universal-design/resources

Here’s how you can connect with Zoë: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-troxell-whitman

Here’s where to find your hosts:

Marina Field: linkedin.com/in/marinafield

Samantha Peller: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller

Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator:

Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya

Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer:

Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos

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