give three examples of adjustments that can be made in the workplace to assist a person with a disability
This page reproduces a 'Fair Ways' newsletter. It gives information about accommodating the needs of people with a disability who are employed (or seeking employment) in the NSW Public Sector.
For more information visit the web site - Equal Employment Opportunity in the NSW Public Sector
Rights of people with a disability within the NSW Public Sector
It is NSW Public Sector policy to make adjustments in employment to meet the needs of people with a disability.
Adjustments are ways of changing the workplace or a job so that:
employees with a disability can use their skills effectively
job applicants with a disability can compete based on their capabilities, and win positions on merit.
Adjustments are a form of equal opportunity. Adjustments may include:
job redesign
changing the workplace or work area
purchasing or modifying equipment, or
offering flexible working arrangements.
Adjustments apply to all areas of employment, including:
recruitment, selection and appointment
career development
training, and
promotion, transfers or any other employment benefit.
The NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 states that employers are required to provide the necessary services and facilities to enable a person with a disability to carry out a job for which they are qualified. This is the basis of the Public Sector policy to provide work-related adjustments.