{"id":4042,"date":"2018-09-19T09:51:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T13:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4042"},"modified":"2018-09-19T09:51:34","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T13:51:34","slug":"research-study-universal-design-practices-to-enhance-work-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4042","title":{"rendered":"Research Study:\u00a0 Universal Design Practices to Enhance Work Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings from Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), working with Georgia\u2019s AT project, Tools for Life. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hand<\/a>When you are at work, how does the way you get around the workplace or take part in meetings affect whether or not you feel like \u201cpart of the team?\u201d  How do workplace design and coworker actions help you participate in the workplace?<\/p>\n

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We are studying how the work environment affects an employee\u2019s ability to take part in work activities and his or her sense of inclusion.  Our findings will suggest actions that employers can take to make their workplaces more accessible and welcoming.<\/p>\n

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We are currently seeking full-time employees with disabilities<\/strong> to participate in the study.  We would like the employee\u2019s supervisor to also agree to answer a short survey, but that is not a requirement for participation.  Employee responses will not be shared with the supervisor.<\/p>\n

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In order to take part in this study, you must:<\/strong><\/p>\n