EEOC Lists Accessibility Requirements for Federal Workforce

This article was originally written by the FEDweek Staff and appeared on the website FEDweek

Without accessibility, diversity and inclusion do not actually include individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities need access to accommodations in order to participate fully in the workplace. On June 25, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce (DEIA).[1] Executive Order 14035 commenced a coordinated, governmentwide effort to ensure that the Federal workforce—as the Nation’s largest employer—serves as a model for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.