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or have psychiatric disabilities like depression, anxiety or bipolar
disorder. (Consider that many disabilities are invisible to observers.)

Take the opportunity to educate yourself on the many types of
disabilities that are common in the workforce, and how to best

accommodate those individual situations. Sharing this knowledge
with your team will help guide their communication and collaborative

efforts when a person with a disability is brought

on-board to join the team.

Create a Workplace Culture Where
Requests are Heard

Be aware that it is not always easy for people to request

something specific that would help them to get their job done more

efficiently, especially since you may have workers with invisible
disabilities who don’t feel safe disclosing them. Whether it is a desk,

technical aids, or some other piece of equipment, team members

should feel comfortable enough to address their needs.

As an Administrative Professional, your role in this is not only to
spread the knowledge and awareness, but to keep a watchful eye to

notice when someone may need something extra to aid in their

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