WE ABLE
KSA
• Increased the number of WE ABLE taskforce members
• Prepared an internal survey
• Added a designated parking spot for people with disabilities in Zain KSA HQ
• Conducted virtual training entitled , Disability in the Workplace
Bahrain
• Ran a Zain Youth assessment that included a representation of a person with a disability to apply and pass the assessment
• Revamped office parking
• Held a meeting with the Ministry of Social Development and established a connection for further joint initiatives and partnership ( will have access to data that can enhance Zain initiatives )
• Dinner hosted for Bahrain Mobility Center & Technology Knowledge Share with people with disabilities
Jordan
• Gave 3 % of employees sign language training
• Raised awareness by having four motivational speakers with disabilities talk about their success stories
• Announcements are sent out separately to people with disabilities
• Applied inclusive text-to-voice communications through emails internally for the blind
• Made alterations to improve accessibility at the office premises such as adding a ramp and adjusting swiping-in sensors to be reachable by wheelchair
• Implemented features to the website to align with W3C WAI guidelines , making the site more accessible to people with disabilities
Iraq
• Implemented features to the website to align with W3C WAI guidelines , making the site more accessible to people with disabilities
• Adjustments made to the accessibility of office premises
• 40 % of Zain buildings are easily accessible for people with disabilities in terms of trainings , meetings , elevators and door access
• Tracking sheet with facility management is ongoing
• Have coordinated with a university to have resumes of people with disabilities forwarded to the company in order to recruit and help expand the talent pool
Sudan
• Conducted awareness sessions with staff
• Held trainings on disability inclusion
South Sudan
• Collaborated with stakeholders such as South Sudan Wheelchair Basketball Association , Union of the Visually Impaired Persons , Humanity Inclusion ( HI ) Union of the Physical Disabled ( UPD ) and other disabled persons ’ organizations to raise awareness and enter joint initiatives
• Fostered a friendlier environment towards people with disabilities
• Managed to train and deliver awareness sessions to all staff , which changed any negative attitudes towards people with disabilities
• The company has been acknowledged by international NGOs and civil society organizations for its roles and support of people with disabilities
touch Lebanon
• Shared an Unconscious Bias course with employees
• Made enhancements to office premise accessibility
• Successfully conducted “ Flame of Hope ” event with touch employees and people with disabilities
All operating companies
• Awareness sessions and talks featuring people with disabilities to highlight success stories
• Internal audits to check accessibility of buildings for people with disabilities
• Sharing of accessibility guidelines to ensure media content is accessible to everyone
Raising disability awareness
The value of people with disabilities in a corporate environment has been brought to the fore with staff across Zain operations through social media posts , awareness talks , training sessions with taskforces , and through internal and external events . Employees now possess a better understanding of what it means to be disability inclusive and how to address people with disabilities in a supportive , positive manner .
The impact of WE ABLE on Zain in the long run
WE ABLE is set to empower numerous people with disabilities to achieve their full potential , and along the way , ensure Zain ’ s corporate culture becomes more open , diverse and inclusive .
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