Is your workplace accessible? If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that accessibility accommodations for persons with disabilities are not only highly feasible, but necessary for improving the overall mental health of employees. The one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work anymore.
Darby Young joins us on the podcast today to discuss why accessibility in the workspace is so important and how it can be implemented in the office. Different employees will require unique approaches, and the workforce needs more forward-thinking leaders making offices more accessible and inclusive for all. By being flexible and making the workplace accessible, organizations prove that persons with disabilities are valued workers and not simply there to check boxes.
If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the company.
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About Darby Young
Darby Lee Young is a former para-alpine ski racer who was born with mild cerebral palsy and a passion for removing barriers. She created Level Playing Field (LPF) in November 2015 to mitigate the barriers she faces every day. As the Principal Accessibility Strategist, Darby works with architects, designers, property owners, facilities management, and more to ensure spaces are Universally Accessible.
Darby is a well-known public speaker and has been very active in the community. She has been volunteering with Hockey Canada since 2010 and served as co-chair on the City of Calgary’s Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) from 2011-2015. She also represented the City of Calgary at the International Summit on Accessibility. She was recently named top 25 Women of Influence and has a shoe line named after her, called the “Darby” Fellowship by John Fluevog.
To learn more, visit Level Playing Field and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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