Accessibility Inclusion | Deloitte Middle East [Video]

Understanding disability

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities describes people with disabilities as: 

“Those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

Understanding neurodiversity

Harvard Health Publishing defines neurodiversity as: 

“The idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits.”

Accessibility Inclusion at Deloitte Middle East

At Deloitte, accessibility inclusion means providing the right tools and resources for colleagues with a neurodivergent variant or with disabilities. It also means educating our people on accessibility inclusion and providing helpful resources, such as guidance when it comes to:

• Deliverables accessibility: Introduces practical tips for designing deliverables (including email communications, presentations, and excel worksheets) with maximum clarity to help optimize engagement with …