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A3 old prejudices about disabilities are everywhere from new AI tools for hiring to productivity measuring. Neither dies a good job for disabled people, even when they are talented and productive #axschst

A4 It is a big challenge. PwD fought for years to work from home. COVID proved that this could be done effectively. Now many organizations are still pushing people back in the office. It is a real challenge for so many who do not work well in a cramped, noisy office environment.

A5 make things like AI look at the talent of the statistical outliers (read: disabled people) - since that is the opposite of how it’s used now #axschat

A6 choose the metrics to match the area of the organisation that you are working with. It might be lead times for adjustments. It could be % marketing videos with captions or accessibility trainings delivered. What gets measured gets done #AXSChat

A5 Accessibility is all about personalisation #AI co-bots can be deployed ways that can support people to do stuff that was difficult or impossible before. For me summaries and contextual reminders are very handy but every person will find their own things that help #AXSChat

A4 for some remote work offered the opportunity to participate on a level playing field for the 1st time. For others social isolation is an issue & many miss the informal support that they could get in the office. Offer people the flexibility to work where they perform #AXSChat

A2 how about having managers that also have disabilities, and a lot of inclusion/accessibility passion? #axschat

A3 sharing success stories and promoting talented people who also happen to be disabled goes a long way to helping dispel the myths around productivity #AXSChat

A3 Misconceptions about productivity hinder self-disclosure. Education and showcasing success stories of employees with disabilities can create supportive environments for disclosure. #DisabilityDisclosure #AXSChat #FutureOfWork

Q3 To what extent do common misconceptions of the productivity of employees with disabilities discourage people self identifying How can we navigate the complexities of disability disclosure in the workplace? #DisabilityDisclosure #AXSChat

A2 Leaders must actively involve employees with disabilities in decision-making. Example: Microsoft's Inclusive Hiring program empowers through diversity in hiring and career development. #Leadership #AXSChat #FutureOfWork

A1 just start somewhere, do it, keep doing it. The results will speak #axschat

A2.2 talking of consistent role model behaviour look no further than Ginger Lerner-Wren #AXSChat

A2 Embedding disability inclusive culture requires consistency. Leaders can’t turn up once a year to cut the ribbon at an event they need to walk the talk. #Accessibility & #disability should be topics that “business as usual”. Authentic leaders listen & take action #AXSChat

Q2 How can leaders ensure that disability inclusion is more than just a policy, but a practice? Can you give examples of great #Leadership ? #AXSChat

Q1 How can organizations break the silence and start meaningful conversations that can support a change  towards a more disability-inclusive workplace culture? #InclusiveCulture #AXSChat