{"id":1535,"date":"2024-11-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessdrum.com\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T06:37:44","slug":"how-to-create-an-accessible-environment-in-a-work-setting-for-people-with-visual-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accessdrum.com\/en\/how-to-create-an-accessible-environment-in-a-work-setting-for-people-with-visual-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create an \u201caccessible\u201d environment in a work setting for people with visual disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time we have to visit a certain public institution, we pass from one desk to another while we are being \u201ckindly\u201d yelled at, until we finally reach the one we need. From there, we are not so kindly directed to orient ourselves about the information written on randomly thrown papers upon us and then to not so calmly take our time to fill up the required information. After we sign, and with some luck, we might be able to submit the document to the same desk. Visiting such a place leaves a particular sensation in each of us, as we weren\u2019t seen as humans and therefore were treated inhumanely&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And would that cost a person with visual disability? Of course, not in terms of financial costs, but physical and mental ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we think about creating an accessible environment for people who cannot see, we think about the space we provide, the attention we give, the empathy we keep and most importantly, the freedom we attribute to that person in order <strong><em>for they to decide <\/em><\/strong>what is best. An accessible environment in a work setting is not necessarily linked to the possibility to create friendships for life, to profit from discounts or benefits, to go to team buildings for which you pay nothing or to wait another month before you quit, so that you could attend that Christmas party. It is rather the joy and excitement with which you take the public transport and travel one hour to your working place, because the people you are going to meet and work with are also very much eager to meet and work with you. It is in the few short breaks which allow you to ask freely for something and then unconditionally receive what you need, it is also in the freedom of expression, of thoughts, emotions, struggles and if the coffee tastes better with sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of creating an accessible environment includes the participation of cross-structural team members, as the level of accessibility should be stable through all sectors in the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Always present yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">When you enter and when you leave the room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your reasons of presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Talk directly to the person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not use third parties (e.g. your colleague, person\u2019s companion or other present figures).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Promote and maintain safe environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If objects are to be moved or new are being arranged, inform everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain silences and noises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help people who have no vision to explore object throughout tactile and sensory interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid sensational language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do <strong><em>not pity <\/em><\/strong>or over exaggerate the achievements.<br>Instead of <em>\u201cThis must have been very hard!\u201d<\/em> try<br><em>\u201cHow did you feel going through all of this?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliment <strong><em>moderately<\/em><\/strong>.<br>Use your own authentic way of acknowledge and praise someone\u2019s efforts and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be patient. <strong>Mainly with yourself.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do NOT presume!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you don\u2019t know or doubt what kind of language to use, how close to position yourself or how to assist in any way \u2013 <strong><em>ask. <\/em><\/strong>The person with disability is your best and only resource.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Be honest <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 if you are nervous and you feel lost in the communication, share with him\/her.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Approach and attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shake hands <strong><em>if a hand is being offered<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Look<\/em><\/strong> at the person when you are talking to him\/her.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position your body <strong><em>at the same level <\/em><\/strong>with the other, e.g. sit, stand up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If\u00a0 help is <strong><em>requested or accepted <\/em><\/strong>to be taken, hold the arm or the elbow. 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