Improving Accessibility in the Workplace and in Outer Space — Leading Diversity at Work Series
Episode Description
In this episode of the Leading Diversity at Work podcast, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary joins two disability advocates, Sheila Xu and Sheri Wells-Jensen, who happen to be passionate about space, to discuss inclusivity in the workplace and beyond.
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Leading Diversity at Work is a podcast series featuring Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary in conversation with experts in diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more at http://whr.tn/leadingdiversity.
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Brief Summary
Sheila Xu and Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen discuss disability access in workplaces and space exploration, emphasizing universal design and systemic change.
Key points
- Disability Access in Space. Sheila Xu discusses the importance of including people with disabilities in space exploration.
- The Role of Universal Design. Sheila explains how universal design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities.
- The Need for Diverse Voices in Space. Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in space exploration.
- Recruitment Matters. Diversity in recruitment leads to stronger teams and better outcomes.
- Rethinking Everyday Problems. Addressing common inconveniences can enhance accessibility for everyone.
- The Importance of Inclusion. Accessibility and inclusion require financial investment and policy changes for real impact.
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Episode highlights
- Disability Access in SpaceSheila Xu discusses the importance of including people with disabilities in space exploration.“If we are thinking about that, how do we think about including people with disabilities?”4:44May 17, 2023
- The Role of Universal DesignSheila explains how universal design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities.“Universal design would not only benefit me and people like me, but it would benefit all peoples.”5:05May 17, 2023
- The Need for Diverse Voices in SpaceDr. Sheri Wells-Jensen emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in space exploration.“What we need in space are our best people, not our best people who fit some arbitrary rule.”6:59May 17, 2023
- Recruitment MattersDiversity in recruitment leads to stronger teams and better outcomes.“It matters where you recruit.”29:10May 17, 2023
- Rethinking Everyday ProblemsAddressing common inconveniences can enhance accessibility for everyone.“Rethink the things that you already know are driving you nuts.”32:39May 17, 2023
- The Importance of InclusionAccessibility and inclusion require financial investment and policy changes for real impact.“Put your money where your mouth is.”34:11May 17, 2023
