Introduction

Making Teams Accessible

"Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them."
Albert Einstein

Today, 20% of people in the U. S. have a disability. Because of advances in education and technology, people with disabilities are entering the workforce in ever increasing numbers. Are you ready? What do you need to do to get ready? How can you, as a team leader or facilitator, make sure the environment you create is accessible for everyone -- including people with disabilities? Read on!

Objectives

In the following pages, you will learn:

• How to ensure that your team environment is truly accessible for people with disabilities.
• Twelve interaction tips to communicate effectively with people with disabilities.
• Five national sources for information and guidance and how each is unique.

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