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Let's bring an end to stereotypes! The wheelchair is not an accurate representation of disabilities. It may well be one of the more visible disabilities, but only represents a very small percentage of the total number of disabled people. Furthermore, over 85% of disabled people have an invisible disability!

Over 80% of disabilities are invisible and fewer than 15% of disabled people need their workstations to be adjusted. More often than not, a simple adjustment is necessary, such as adaptable working hours.

Hyperacusis is a pathology characterised by a hearing impairment which leads to hypersensitivity of a person's hearing. A person suffering from hyperacusis suffers when exposed to certain sounds or noisy environments.

There are around 200 different types of cancer Cancerous tumours are classified in two manners: by the type of tissue from which the tumour originates (histological) or by the location or organ from which the cancer first developed. Cancer does not necessarily lead to classification as a Disabled Employee, this depends on the consequences and impact on a person's work.

Streetco is a GPS device in the form of a free app which indicates routes without any obstacles, whether permanent or temporary, adapted to favour user mobility. The aim is to further develop accessibility for people with reduced mobility and disabled people and to allow these people to have increased autonomy.

The app works like a pedestrian Waze. Rather than indicating presence of a speed camera or traffic jam, you can indicate in just a few clicks an obstacle in the street or an accessible place.

Whilst help is often much appreciated, and often necessary, it is important not to be overly intrusive. Just as any person, somebody with a visual impairment may feel uncomfortable when imposed physical contact. It is, therefore, preferable to first mention what you propose so as not to lead to any lack of respect.

Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a psychiatric pathology similar to anxiety and nervousness. OCD manifests itself through severe symptoms such as obsessions, compulsions and compulsive rituals.

If we refer to the report published by the French health insurance body [Caisse nationale de l'assurance maladie (CNAM),], some 20 million people required care in relation to a chronic pathology in 2019. Consequently, in light of this figure, some 35% of the population covered by French health insurance is concerned by one or more chronic illnesses. Disabling chronic illnesses are very diverse and include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hepatitis, cancers, respiratory disease, multiple sclerosis, digestive illness, HIV, etc. These are long-term illnesses, which develop, and are often partially disabling and subject to complications.

If you notice a development in your disability, it is essential to consult the occupational doctor and the company's Disability Division. The occupational doctor can duly observe and assess this development to recommend new adjustments to your workstation or a reclassification. The Disability Division may then implement these recommendations so as you can continue to work under optimal conditions.

Although it is surely very practical, cars fitted with these type of doors are more often than not Mercedes or the famous De Lorean from "Back to the Future", and this type of assistance is very costly. The assistance offered should be "reasonable" and in direct relation with the requirements of the person in and around the workplace.