A necessary topic.

I presented to SHRM members about implementing disability inclusion in the workplace. First I did an experiential exercise in which people were asked to assume a certain disability then posed the question, "What type of barriers may there be in a workplace with a disability?" Silence from almost everyone. Wow nobody seemed to have any idea. Sometimes asking to assume a disability is threatening. Sometimes people don't wish to speak up. One table spoke about safety measures in case of an emergency. Otherwise there was nothing about bathroom doors, nothing about parking spaces, nothing about attitudes (which I mentioned later). At the conclusion I asked for people's experiences with inclusion of disability in your workplace. Again there were a few stories but nothing like I expected. A few people came up to the brochure table. A few people had questions. Did everyone feel guilty about there poor inclusion policies?