Workplace Accommodations for Youth with Disabilities

This resource provides practical guidance for employers on supporting youth with disabilities through workplace accommodations. It explains the importance of understanding, trust, and open communication in creating inclusive workplaces, while also addressing common misconceptions about accommodations and highlighting useful resources for employers who want to build more accessible and supportive work environments.

This resource was created by the Disability Foundation’s Youth Leadership Initiative (https://disabilityfoundation.org/yli/) and adapted by Vantage Point with support from Vancouver Coast Health Public Health (https://www.vch.ca/en/about-us/public-health).