Public Resource
Regressive Action: The Case for Addressing Disability Access in the Social Good Workplace
Meso Solutions

There are a handful of key ways to counter ableism in the workplace. Many ableist practices are rooted in capitalist standards of “productivity” and work, and they are rampant in many organizations, even among social justice groups. Ways to begin countering common ableist practices include: create a justice environment to challenge areas of ableism and white supremacy culture; build flexible work policies and practices; make access to accommodations easy; eliminate high-paced working demands; improve workplace culture to avoid exploitation and increase satisfaction among all employees; implement more than the law defines; invest in accessibility along with other Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts; and center the experiences of people with disabilities in workplace accessibility decisions. This 41-page report describes the causes of ableism in the workplace and further breaks down this list of solutions.