{"id":11655,"date":"2024-11-18T18:17:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T17:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/?p=11655"},"modified":"2024-11-18T18:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T17:19:01","slug":"how-to-support-disabled-employees-in-staying-physically-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-support-disabled-employees-in-staying-physically-active\/","title":{"rendered":"How to support disabled employees in staying physically active"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Disability History Month begins in November each year and is an opportunity to reflect on how employers can actively enhance the quality of life of their colleagues with disabilities. It\u2019s important to acknowledge the challenges faced by people with disabilities around fitness and activity, but also take active measures to support these individuals as widely as we can.<\/p>\n

Disabilities come in many shapes and forms, including physical, learning, mental health, and sensory impairments. In this article, we\u2019ll focus specifically on how employers can support employees with physical disabilities in staying active for better health, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.<\/p>\n

What is Disability History Month?<\/h2>\n

Disability History Month is an annual awareness month, observed from 22nd November \u2013 22nd December. It\u2019s an opportunity to raise awareness of the many different types of disabilities, celebrate disabled individuals, and promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Disability History Month is a time for reflection and action, and for employers it\u2019s a great opportunity to consider how they can create a more supportive environment for their disabled employees.<\/p>\n

Understanding the challenges of living with physical disabilities<\/h2>\n

Physical disability encompasses mobility limitations, chronic illnesses, conditions affecting motor skills and much more. Living with physical disabilities can pose challenges when it comes to staying active, but people with disabilities deserve to enjoy the many mental and physical benefits of exercise. <\/p>\n

Employers can help people with disabilities stay more active both in their daily routines and also in terms of formal physical exercise. People with physical disabilities might face difficulties in accessing traditional fitness facilities, engaging in exercise routines, or navigating daily activities such as commuting or office navigation. It\u2019s important to understand the barriers so you can support their efforts to stay active.<\/p>\n

Common barriers to exercise for people with physical disabilities<\/h2>\n