{"id":334,"date":"2020-02-17T11:09:06","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T11:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2020-02-17T11:09:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T11:09:06","slug":"how-to-design-a-disability-friendly-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-design-a-disability-friendly-office\/","title":{"rendered":"How to design a disability-friendly office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>An all-inclusive, disability-friendly office design creates a safer, more comfortable and welcoming work environment for all, including disabled employees and visitors to your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By law, all businesses should provide an all-inclusive workspace that facilitates a safe and comfortable work environment for all employees, including disabled individuals.<\/p>\n<p>As well as looking after employees by helping them to feel more valued and comfortable, a disability-friendly office design attracts a more diverse workforce and a wider pool of candidates, helping your business to attract more top talent.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst some disabled employees may require specialist equipment, most disabled employees\u2019 requirements can be met by simply taking accessibility into consideration when designing your office.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some key features of inclusive, disability-friendly office design.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessible sockets<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable desks<\/li>\n<li>Cable management<\/li>\n<li>Low lever door handles<\/li>\n<li>Low flat panel light switches<\/li>\n<li>Wide doorways and hallways<\/li>\n<li>Task lighting<\/li>\n<li>Quiet workspaces<\/li>\n<li>Computer monitor arms<\/li>\n<li>Large-print equipment controls<\/li>\n<li>Use of ramps instead of stairs where suitable<\/li>\n<li>Climate control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whilst these design features are all disability-friendly, many of them will make your office a safer and more comfortable workspace for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Space should be a key consideration when designing a disability-friendly workspace, ensuring that there is always enough room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.<\/p>\n<p>All trip hazards and obstructions should be removed and tidied away, especially trailing wires and cables. Cable management systems are effective for keeping cables neat and safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inclusive office design by Millennium Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here at Millennium Storage and Interiors we provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/office-refurbishments-new-build\">office refurbishments and new builds<\/a> to businesses of all different shapes and sizes. We design practical and inspiring office spaces that find the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.<\/p>\n<p>Our designs are practical for all employees, with accessibility and inclusivity always a key consideration in our design process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For help or advice with designing a disability-friendly office, or to book a free consultation with our team, give us a call on 01942 603 344.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An all-inclusive, disability-friendly office design creates a safer, more comfortable and welcoming work environment for all, including disabled employees and visitors to your business. By law, all businesses should provide an all-inclusive workspace that facilitates a safe and comfortable work environment for all employees, including disabled individuals. 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