Employers for Change: Reasonable Accommodations

Employers for Change is an Open Doors Initiative programme dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the world of disability, inclusion and confidence. Through engaging conversations with experts, we tackle common misconceptions and dive deep into the latest technology, policy and best practices that can transform your company's culture. 

In this episode, Mohamed is joined by Eoin O'Herlihy from Access Consultancy to discuss how the implementation of reasonable accommodations can aid the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

Eoin is the Managing Director of O’ Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC). He is a recognised leader in the field of accessibility and Universal Design. He has been an advocate for improving standards in accessibility and disability inclusion for over 20 years. The driving force behind Eoin’s work has been the lived experience of disability of a close family member.

Eoin founded OHAC in 2007. He previously worked in the National Disability Authority as Built Environment Accessibility Coordinator. The Company has grown significantly since its early days. It now offers a comprehensive range of access advisory services, from accessible organisation consultancy to design and construction Universal Design and building compliance advisory services, to training services for a wide range of clients in Ireland and Internationally. 

Eoin recognises that the barriers faced by people with disabilities and other user groups come in many forms (physical (e.g. public realm), attitudinal, technological, communication, transport, and employment) and aims to support organisations around the world  to remove these barriers and create a more inclusive society. 

OHAC are currently working with a number of national and international public sector and corporate clients developing frameworks and strategies to promote inclusive workplaces. Part of our role includes: Benchmarking; creating roadmaps; stakeholder engagement; General and tailored disability awareness training (e.g. HR; Products and services; Inclusive workplaces; Technology and Buildings and Estates); Audits of existing workplaces; advice on new offices; general advice on Universal Design.

Employers for Change is a programme of the Open Doors Initiative, funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The service empowers employers with all the information and advice needed to hire, employ, manage and retain staff with disabilities.

Contact Employers for Change at info@employersforchange.ie or check our website for more information