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When seeking advice, co\u2011designing services, or making decisions that affect people with disability, involve them from the start and pay them fairly for their time and expertise. &#8220;Nothing about us without us&#8221; isn&#8217;t a slogan \u2013 it&#8217;s a principle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step two: Make accessibility the default, not an afterthought<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose venues with accessible entries and exits, accessible bathrooms and clear signage. Add captions to videos, alt text to images, and use plain language in all communications. Design with access in mind from the beginning \u2013 it benefits everyone, not just people with disability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step three: Hire inclusively and remove barriers in your workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Offer workplace adjustments during recruitment and onboarding (flexible hours, accessible technology, quiet workspaces). 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