How Job Design for Disability Improves Work for Everyone
Journal
MIT Sloan Management Review
ISSN
1532-8937
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2026-05-14
Author(s)
Abstract
Many physical accommodations that were originally designed to help people with disabilities, such as curb cuts, now benefit everyone. The same can be true of accommodations in the workplace. Recent research shows that working alongside someone with a disability often spurs team members to generate ideas for new work processes that are ultimately helpful and safer for all. Rather than being one-off exceptions, accommodations can serve as springboards for innovation.
Language
English (United States)
Keywords
disability
innovation
diversity
perspective taking
cognitive flexibility
creativity
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
No
Publisher
MIT Sloan School of Management
Publisher place
Boston
Volume
2026
Start page
1
End page
6
Pages
6
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Contact Email Address
stephan.boehm@unisg.ch