5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Accessible This Spring

Spring is a season of renewal—a time to refresh, reset, and make positive changes. It’s also a perfect opportunity for organizations to take a fresh look at their commitment to accessibility in the workplace.

Accessibility isn’t just about ramps or elevators—it’s about creating an environment where every employee, regardless of ability, can do their best work and feel like they belong.

Here are five simple, impactful ways to make your workplace more accessible this season:

1. Conduct a Spring Accessibility Audit

Walk through your workplace with fresh eyes—or better yet, invite someone with lived experience to help assess your environment. Ask questions like:

• Are entrances, restrooms, and common areas accessible to everyone?

• Are paths of travel clear and wide enough for mobility devices?

• Are there visual or auditory barriers that can be improved?

Making even minor physical adjustments—like better signage, door handles, or seating options—can make a big difference.

2. Improve Digital Accessibility

Accessibility also extends to your internal systems, websites, and communication tools. Check that:

• Websites and documents are compatible with screen readers.

• Videos have captions or transcripts.

• Staff know how to create accessible PDFs and use inclusive design features.

If your team works remotely or uses digital platforms daily, digital inclusion is a must.

3. Review Your Communication Practices

Inclusive communication benefits everyone. Use multiple formats (written, verbal, visual) to share key information, and ensure your communication style is clear, respectful, and inclusive.

Tip: Start meetings with a brief agenda and allow alternative ways to engage (e.g., chat box, post-meeting feedback).

4. Offer Personalized Accommodations (and Make the Process Easy!)

Everyone’s needs are different—what matters is that your team knows accommodations are available and how to request them confidentially and respectfully.

Make the process transparent and easy to navigate, and check in periodically to see if adjustments are working.

5. Refresh Your Team’s Knowledge

Spring is a great time for training or a quick “inclusion refresher” for managers and staff. Topics might include:

• How to support coworkers with disabilities

• Understanding hidden disabilities

• Inclusive language and unconscious bias

Fostering awareness leads to greater empathy—and ultimately, stronger teams.

Small Changes, Big Impact

Accessibility isn’t a one-time checklist—it’s a mindset. When workplaces prioritize inclusion and accessibility, they open the door to a wider talent pool, improve employee satisfaction, and build trust with their team and community.

This spring, let’s grow beyond compliance and into connection, awareness, and action.

Need help making your workplace more inclusive? We’re here to support you! Contact us to get started.