conditions member to avoid peak periods Autism spectrum Team member understanding Assign a 'buddy' to assist and explain office culture and social norms in office culture and norms. Explore the the office option of a mentor Depression Early shifts or working patterns Adjust shifts/working hours to start later could be a problem at certain where this can be done ,for example points or time in the year 10am, as oppose to 8am with a later finish time Dyslexia In certain cases typing agendas, Enable certain meetings to be recorded minutes and papers and install Read and Write Gold software to facilitate tasks, including the Livescribe pen Epilepsy This is a type of epilepsy where types of computer monitors may (photosensitive) seizures are triggered by flashing trigger seizures in people who have . or flickering lights. Ensuring all lights are in good working condition and do not flicker. Inform staff member prior to any intense flash photography Hearing impairment Feeling included in the team and Ensure all staff have hearing impairment being able to fully participate in training. Support the member of the meetings team with appropriate technology and ask whether they would like a BSL interpreter at meetings depending on the HI. Lupus able to physically be present Allow flexible working, working from at work in the case of home to aid with recovery. Severe back pain Sitting or standing for long periods Full ergonomic assessment of desk of time station or working area and duties. Height adjustable desk may be required as well as regular standing or rest breaks Visual impairment Having access to information the Use JAWS or Claro screen reading same time as other members of software with dictation tool like Dragon. the team Provide minutes and papers in advance, in a suitable format for the appropriate software reader. Find out what format the staff member prefers in terms of hard-copy format (e.g. Braille, large print)
conditions member to avoid peak periods Autism spectrum Team member understanding office culture and social norms in the office Assign a 'buddy' to assist and explain office culture and norms. Explore the option of a mentor Depression Early shifts or working patterns could be a problem at certain points or time in the year Adjust shifts/working hours to start later where this can be done ,for example 10am, as oppose to 8am with a later finish time Dyslexia In certain cases typing agendas, minutes and papers Enable certain meetings to be recorded and install Read and Write Gold software to facilitate tasks, including the Livescribe pen Epilepsy (photosensitive) This is a type of epilepsy where seizures are triggered by flashing or flickering lights. types of computer monitors may trigger seizures in people who have . Ensuring all lights are in good working condition and do not flicker. Inform staff member prior to any intense flash photography Hearing impairment Feeling included in the team and being able to fully participate in meetings Ensure all staff have hearing impairment training. Support the member of the team with appropriate technology and ask whether they would like a BSL interpreter at meetings depending on the HI. Lupus able to physically be present at work in the case of Allow flexible working, working from home to aid with recovery. Severe back pain Sitting or standing for long periods of time Full ergonomic assessment of desk station or working area and duties. Height adjustable desk may be required as well as regular standing or rest breaks Visual impairment Having access to information the same time as other members of the team Use JAWS or Claro screen reading software with dictation tool like Dragon. Provide minutes and papers in advance, in a suitable format for the appropriate software reader. Find out what format the staff member prefers in terms of hard-copy format (e.g. Braille, large print)
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