Designing an office requires accommodating both visible and invisible disabilities, particularly for neurodivergent employees. Steelcase advocates for inclusive, human-centered design that goes beyond ADA requirements. Research shows that around 20 percent of the global population is neurodivergent, and neurodiverse teams achieve 30 percent higher productivity. Steelcase's collaboration with Special Olympics Michigan to create an inclusive sports training facility illustrates their commitment to addressing complex employee accommodation needs. Companies should focus on creating spaces that ensure comfort and belonging for everyone in the workplace.
"We need to think beyond ADA requirements. It's not a particular look - it's making sure you're designing so that everyone feels comfortable, and everyone can feel like their needs are supported and that they have a sense of belonging in that space."
"Up to 20 percent of the global population is estimated to be neurodivergent. Their definition encompasses everything from autism, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, down syndrome, and other conditions."
"Research cited by Deloitte shows teams with neurodiverse members are 30 percent more productive."
"Steelcase has experience designing workplaces for a myriad of complex employee accommodation needs. In 2023, they partnered with Special Olympics Michigan to design its Unified Sports and Inclusion Center."
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