BHR Forum 2024 session: Exploring Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities

The session "Exploring Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities" at the 13th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, 25-27 November 2024, discussed the concept of "reasonable accommodations", sometimes referred to as "reasonable adjustments", as a crucial element for upholding the rights of persons with disabilities in the context of business activities, and for strengthening their inclusion in all aspects of society. Reasonable accommodation aims to provide equal opportunities for employees at the workplace, so their skills and talents can be used to full capacity. By recognizing and accommodating individual needs, businesses create work environments that truly welcome the diversity of their staff and contribute to business activities. The session was co-organized by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, the Disability Rights Fund, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).