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ILO Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (2020-23) - Final thematic evaluation

eval_number:

3657

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/3657

location:

country:

Inter-Regional

region:

Inter-Regional

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eval_title:

ILO Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (2020-23) - Final thematic evaluation

recommendations:

date:

2023-12-15 00:00:00.0

themes:

theme:

Conditions of work & equality

category:

Disability - disabled worker

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comments:

In development of the new Disability Inclusion Strategy (2024-2027), the Office will enhance its holistic approach to accessibility. The Office is already rolling out its Action Plan to assess and implement/improve physical accessibility and inclusion in ILO offices. This will include assessing the renovated areas of ILO-Geneva, with a view to improving accessibility and inclusion. Also, the Office will prioritize the development of guidelines on accessibility of conference and meetings in 2024; this will include establishing lines of responsibility for applying such guidance in the field. The Office will continue to increase the accessibility of official documents. The Office plans to improve digital accessibility by rebuilding the ILO public website in compliance with international standards, and the accessibility of ILO jobs for applicants with disabilities.

action_plan:

This recommendation will be addressed within the framework of the new ILO Disability Inclusion Strategy (2024-2027)

management_response:

Action not yet taken

progress:

No implementation

admin_units:

GED

title:

1. A holistic approach to accessibility should be taken, including in terms of physical and digital accessibility, communications, and ways of working that addresses the barriers faced by persons with both visible and invisible disabilities. Key actions include: • Accessibility audits of HQ and the field Offices should be undertaken to identify particular accessibility needs. • Ensure accessibility is prioritised over aesthetics in building renovations. As an example at ILO-HQ, it would demonstrate a strong commitment from the ILO leadership to the importance of accessibility by requesting the removal/resurfacing of the cobblestones in the entrance of the building in Geneva in order to ensure persons with physical and visual disabilities are able to navigate this area more easily. • Conducting the baseline of the accessibility of meeting and conferences and clarifying how this indicator will be met in the field.

project_symbols:

NO_DC_SYMBOL_76

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/recommendations/17697

information_source:

Head Quarters

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