Deloitte Middle East | Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion

Understanding disability

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities describes people with disabilities as: “Those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

Understanding neurodiversity

Harvard Health Publishing defines neurodiversity as: “The idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits.”

Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion at Deloitte Middle East

At Deloitte, Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion means providing the right tools, policy and resources for colleagues with a neurodivergent variant or with disabilities. It also means educating our people on accessibility and inclusion practices, and providing helpful resources, such as guidance when it comes to:

• Deliverables accessibility: Introduces practical tips for designing deliverables (including email communications, presentations, and excel worksheets) with maximum clarity to help optimize engagement with content.
• Events accessibility: Facilitates access for individuals with a neurodivergent variant and persons with disabilities to internal and external Deloitte events.
• Performance accessibility: Ensures performance conversations are focused on strengths, and on inclusive and constructive feedback.
• Recruitment accessibility: Ensures that the recruitment system embraces the principles of disability and neurodiversity inclusion.

Additional guidance on digital accessibility, physical accessibility, and workplace accommodations are also there to support our employees in removing barriers in our inclusive work environment.

Through the Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion policy, Deloitte Middle East is committed to breaking down barriers in creating an inclusive work environment. This policy promotes equal opportunities for individuals who identify with a disability being visible or non-visible, ensuring access to services, support, and tailored accommodations. By enabling all employees to reach their full career potential, Deloitte Middle East values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings, fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment.

Deloitte Middle East recognizes that everyone has personal strengths and challenges, requiring different considerations to support them to strive at work. Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion embraces and welcomes these differences and recognizes that people who are with a disability or are neurodivergent bring strengths and advantages.