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AccessPolicy™: Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Policies

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Section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Rule 8 of the RPwD Rules, 2017 mandate that every private establishment with 20 or more employees, as well as government organizations, adopt and publish an Equal Opportunity Policy (EOP) for persons with disabilities.
Failure to comply exposes organizations to regulatory risk and reputational harm. Beyond compliance, robust accessibility and inclusion policies build employee trust, align with ESG commitments, and make organizations more attractive to diverse talent.

Why AccessPolicy™

  • Expert team with cross-sector experience in accessibility, HR, and compliance
  • Thorough evaluation of your current policies and organizational needs
  • Collaborative development process with your HR/DEI/legal teams
  • Clear, inclusive, and non-discriminatory policies tailored to your context
  • Coverage of key domains: recruitment, promotion, placement, compensation, reasonable accommodation, workplace accessibility, and more
  • Compliance with RPwD Act, 2016, and Rules, 2017, plus alignment with global good practices

AccessPolicy™ Process

  1. Policy Audit: Review existing HR, DEI, and compliance policies for alignment with RPwD Act, 2016 and Rules, 2017
  2. Gap Identification: Highlight missing or non-compliant areas (recruitment, promotion, compensation, reasonable accommodation, etc.)
  3. Collaborative Drafting: Co-create Equal Opportunity Policy with your HR/DEI/legal teams to reflect organizational needs
  4. Validation & Registration: Finalize policy, assist with registration with the Chief/State Commissioner, and prepare for publication
  5. Communication & Training: Ensure the policy is displayed, published on the website, and backed by sensitization sessions for staff

What You Get

  • Policy Audit: Review of existing HR and inclusion policies for gaps
  • Policy Design & Development: Drafting or revising Equal Opportunity Policy in line with statutory requirements
  • Compliance Assurance: Registration and publication guidance to ensure full legal compliance
  • Practical Guidance: Templates, clauses, and checklists to support implementation and employee awareness