Reasonable adjustment
Alternative labels
Reasonable accommodation
Workplace adjustment
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Australian Human Rights Commission ‘IncludeAbility’ Project 2020-2023
The evaluation outlines the achievements of the IncludeAbility disability employment project, highlighting the success of its pilot programs and presenting key findings. The data reveals that overcoming persistent barriers to disability employment requires long-term, organisation-wide support beyond high-level inclusion policies, with coordinated strategies to assist both employers and employees concluding with strategic insights to guide...
Journal article
Barriers and facilitators to accommodations in the workplace for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): a systematic review
Workplace accommodations can reduce barriers to employment for people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), however, the lack of accommodations continues to challenge participation in employment. This systematic review identified and analysed barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace accommodations for adults who use AAC. It found environmental barriers related mainly to attitudes and technology...
Journal article
Short report: gendered workplace social interaction processes in autism
This study explores how autistic individuals experience workplace social interactions differently by gender. It finds that autistic women may place greater importance on navigating these interactions, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive workplace adjustments.
Guide
Orientation: helping people get started at work
This guide gives employers practical advice on how to support employees with intellectual disability when starting a new job. It covers ways to make orientation welcoming, clear and accessible.
Guide
Recruitment of people with intellectual disability
This resource gives employers simple, practical tips to make recruitment fair and accessible. From writing clear job ads and sharing interview questions early, to offering workplace adjustments and linking with disability employment service providers – it’s all about opening doors and supporting people with intellectual disability to succeed at work.