Large digital job platform linking hiring with accessibility assessment in workspaces

Egalite is a social enterprise based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, which operates a recruitment platform and inclusion programmes to promote employment for persons with disabilities. Its Job Map and Accessibility programme combines architectural audits with functional job assessments to identify and address workplace barriers. Using national standards and Universal Design, it helps companies recruit, accommodate, and retain employees with disabilities. To date, over 400 job roles and 1.5 million square metres have been assessed.

Solution: Job Map and Architectural Accessibility
Organization: Egalite
Country of Implementation: Brazil

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[Alt text: An accessibility report compares an elevator area before and after improvements. The updated design adds tactile flooring and braille signage, ensuring safe and independent navigation for people with visual impairments—an example of universal design in practice.]