A Fresh Perspective on Work
Regions Bank hosted a 'Try on a Disability' experience at their Operations Center in Birmingham, Alabama, organized by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Associates participated in simulations of various disabilities including multiple sclerosis, blindness, and cognitive impairments to better understand the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities. The event was part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance.
The bank has been named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' for four consecutive years and introduced MagnusCards® in 2024, a solution providing step-by-step guidance for neurodivergent customers' banking needs.
Regions Bank ha organizzato un evento 'Prova una Disabilità' presso il loro Centro Operativo a Birmingham, Alabama, in collaborazione con il Dipartimento dei Servizi di Riabilitazione dell'Alabama. I collaboratori hanno partecipato a simulazioni di diverse disabilità, tra cui la sclerosi multipla, la cecità e le difficoltà cognitive, per comprendere meglio le sfide quotidiane affrontate da persone con disabilità. L'evento faceva parte della celebrazione del Mese Nazionale della Consapevolezza sull'Occupazione delle Persone con Disabilità.
La banca è stata nominata 'Miglior Luogo di Lavoro per l'Inclusione delle Disabilità' per quattro anni consecutivi e ha introdotto MagnusCards® nel 2024, una soluzione che fornisce indicazioni passo dopo passo per le esigenze bancarie dei clienti neurodivergenti.
Regions Bank organizó una experiencia 'Prueba una Discapacidad' en su Centro de Operaciones en Birmingham, Alabama, organizado por el Departamento de Servicios de Rehabilitación de Alabama. Los asociados participaron en simulaciones de varias discapacidades, incluyendo esclerosis múltiple, ceguera y discapacidades cognitivas, para entender mejor los desafíos diarios que enfrentan las personas con discapacidades. El evento fue parte de la celebración del Mes Nacional de Concienciación sobre el Empleo de Personas con Discapacidades.
El banco ha sido nombrado 'Mejor Lugar para Trabajar por la Inclusión de la Discapacidad' durante cuatro años consecutivos y presentó MagnusCards® en 2024, una solución que proporciona orientación paso a paso para las necesidades bancarias de los clientes neurodivergentes.
Regions Bank는 앨라배마주 버밍햄에 있는 운영 센터에서 앨라배마 재활 서비스 부서가 주관한 '장애를 체험해보세요' 행사를 개최했습니다. 직원들은 다발성 경화증, 실명 및 인지 장애를 포함한 다양한 장애에 대한 체험 시뮬레이션에 참여하여 장애인을 위한 일상적인 도전 과제를 더 잘 이해했습니다. 이 행사는 국가 장애 고용 인식 월 행사로 기념되었습니다.
이 은행은 4년 연속 '장애 포용을 위한 최우수 근무 장소'로 선정되었으며, 2024년에 MagnusCards®를 도입하여 신경 다양성 고객의 은행 업무 요구를 위한 단계별 안내를 제공합니다.
Regions Bank a organisé une expérience 'Essayez une incapacité' dans son Centre des opérations à Birmingham, Alabama, organisée par le Département des Services de Réhabilitation de l'Alabama. Les associés ont participé à des simulations de diverses incapacités, y compris la sclérose en plaques, la cécité et les troubles cognitifs, afin de mieux comprendre les défis quotidiens auxquels sont confrontées les personnes en situation de handicap. L'événement faisait partie de la célébration du Mois national de la sensibilisation à l'emploi des personnes handicapées.
La banque a été désignée 'Meilleur lieu de travail pour l'inclusion des personnes handicapées' pendant quatre années consécutives et a introduit MagnusCards® en 2024, une solution qui fournit une assistance étape par étape pour les besoins bancaires des clients neurodivergents.
Regions Bank veranstaltete eine 'Versuche eine Behinderung'-Erfahrung in ihrem Betriebszentrum in Birmingham, Alabama, organisiert von der Abteilung für Rehabilitationsdienste von Alabama. Die Mitarbeiter nahmen an Simulationen verschiedener Behinderungen teil, darunter Multiple Sklerose, Blindheit und kognitive Beeinträchtigungen, um die täglichen Herausforderungen besser zu verstehen, mit denen Menschen mit Behinderungen konfrontiert sind. Die Veranstaltung war Teil der Feierlichkeiten zum Nationalen Monat des Bewusstseins für Behindertenbeschäftigung.
Die Bank wurde vier Jahre in Folge als 'Bester Arbeitsplatz für Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen' ausgezeichnet und führte 2024 MagnusCards® ein, eine Lösung, die Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für die Bankbedürfnisse neurodivergenter Kunden bietet.
- Named 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' for 4 consecutive years
- Launched MagnusCards® to improve banking accessibility for neurodivergent customers
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2024 / Regions Bank
Regions Bank associates try on a disability during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
By Evelyn Mitchell
Reading a work email. Navigating corridors between meetings. Walking to and from your vehicle. Most of us give little thought to these basic building blocks of a workday. However, for people with disabilities, these activities can present unique daily challenges.
On Oct. 8, Regions Bank associates in Birmingham, Ala. learned more about the experiences of people with disabilities when the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services brought their "Try on a Disability" experience to the Regions Operations Center. Created by the Alabama Legislature in 1994, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) is the state agency that serves Alabamians with disabilities.
Using some special equipment and props, trained facilitators guided associates in a simulation of disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, blindness, and cognitive impairments or learning disabilities. Associates were given tasks to perform while trying on each disability. Afterwards, a facilitated discussion helped attendees to better understand each disability and to learn how to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
I had a great experience at the event and afterwards, I was not only physically, but mentally exhausted.
Juna Givhan, Regions Human Resources associate
For Human Resources associate Juna Givhan, the simulations stuck with her, even after the event.
"I had a great experience at the event and afterwards, I was not only physically, but mentally exhausted. After work I went to the gym and couldn't stop talking about the experience. Specifically with the dyslexia simulation, my trainer shared that as a person with dyslexia, my description of the limitations I experienced during the simulation was very close to some of the limitations he experiences on a daily basis. It was both humbling and eye opening."
Kimberlee Harkins, a Business Relations Consultant with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, helped facilitate the simulation exercise. In her experience, the biggest takeaways for participants are empathy and awareness.
It's an eye-opening experience to try on different disabilities and literally walk in somebody else's shoes.
Kimberlee Harkins, Business Relations Consultant with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
"It's an eye-opening experience to try on different disabilities and literally walk in somebody else's shoes … to be able to see what your coworkers with disabilities may go through," explained Harkins. "The most common reaction to going through the blind simulation is, it's scary. You know that you are about to put on this blindfold, you know that you're about to use this cane, you know that you are about to have this guide helping you, but when you put on the blindfold and it is just completely dark it is a really scary experience. It makes you not take for granted your sight, your ability to see your kids, your ability to see the sunshine."
The event was organized by Regions' Birmingham Diversity Equity & Inclusion Network in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Observed every October, it's a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities to America's workplaces and economy. At Regions, this observance is another opportunity to strengthen our culture, offer support and gain a better understanding.
Regions is a Best Place to Work
For four years in a row, Regions has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," and named to the 2024 Disability Equality Index®. The Disability Equality Index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN.
Supporting Customers
In 2024, Regions introduced MagnusCards®. Designed for people who are neurodivergent, and/or on the autism spectrum, this solution provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step audio and visual guidance for everyday banking needs. This is one of many examples of how Regions is dedicated to inclusivity and accessibility for customers, providing accessible products and services both in person and online.
Did You Know?
The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week."
In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities, both visible and invisible. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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Corporate Security Area Manager Carlos Hall wears flippers and weights on his ankles and wrists to simulate the experience of people with muscular weakness due to multiple sclerosis and other disabilities.
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