Domain 5 - Workplace Supports

Covers clear communication of general employee supports, clear practices around creating a safe environment for sharing accessibility needs and a confidential process around needs assessment, and development of implementation plans with clear responsibilities assigned.

Area of Effort 5.1 Universally Available Supports

• Action 5.1A Develop and communicate a broad range of supports available to all employees.
• Action 5.1B Establish a coaching/mentoring system within the workplace.
• Action 5.1C Reduce barriers to accessing employee supports in line with a universal design approach.

Area of Effort 5.2 Supportive Information-Sharing Environment

• Action 5.2A Regularly communicate the availability of accessibility supports, related responsibilities and the confidentiality of support procedures.
• Action 5.2B Support managers to appropriately respond to the sharing of disability-related information and initiate support processes.

Area of Effort 5.3 Supports for Disabled Employees

• Action 5.3A Conduct an employee-led workplace needs assessment to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Action 5.3B Create a mutually agreed action plan for the implementation and review of support.
• Action 5.3C Source financial resources to effectively implement action plans and informal supports.
• Action 5.3D Develop procedures for establishment/continuation of support in changing circumstances.