🗂️ Workshop Outline
Welcome & Objectives
Define “reasonable accommodation” in the workplace
Clarify HR’s role in fostering inclusion and legal compliance
Foundations of Accommodations
Types of accommodations: physical technological procedural scheduling
The business case: retention productivity engagement
Legal Framework & HR Responsibilities
Overview of key legislation (e.g. EU Equal Treatment Directive)
Confidentiality privacy and documentation requirements
The interactive process: duties and best practices
Identifying Accommodation Needs
Proactive vs. reactive approaches to accommodation requests
Conducting effective intake conversations
Collaborating with managers employees and medical professionals
Implementing & Managing Accommodations
Real-world examples: flexible schedules assistive software workspace adjustments
Cross-functional coordination with IT facilities and leadership
Balancing feasibility cost and effectiveness
Monitoring Review & Continuous Improvement
Establishing regular check-ins and feedback loops
Adjusting accommodations as roles or needs evolve
Record-keeping and measuring impact
Action Planning & Resources
Templates and checklists: request forms evaluation guides
Manager training and internal communication strategies
External resources: legal guidance neurodiversity networks
Next steps for embedding accommodation practices into HR policy
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