Entering a New World of Inclusivity!
Hello Colleagues,
At Godrej Properties, inclusivity isn’t a practice but a value deeply embedded in our DNA. I take pride in the strides that each employee has contributed towards making GPL more inclusive for women and LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that every employee feels a sense of belonging.
This year we are entering a new phase in strengthening our teams with ThisAble Me initiative. This is our effort to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and strengthen our work environment (physically, digitally, and emotionally) by being inclusive and accessible for PwD. The spirit of collaboration will continue with ThisAble Me, as we work towards an inclusive workplace for all.
Godrej Properties remains an Equal Opportunities Employer, dedicated to creating a workplace where no discrimination is tolerated, and inclusion is the default.
I urge each of you to actively engage in this initiative, driving the change needed to make GPL a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Chairperson, GPL
Pirojsha Godrej
Inclusivity
is not just a social courtesy; it is a legal right.
This graph illustrates the varied landscape of disabilities in India.
Disability is not inability. It is a unique set of characteristics that may require different ways of navigating the world.
The Government of India safeguards the rights of PWD with the Rights for Persons With Disability Act of 2016.
RPWD ensures fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for persons with disability. It protects 21 conditions under its provisions.
Did you know there are 26.8Mn persons with disability in India?
18.8% Visual impairment 8.3% Cognitive & Neural impairment 26.4% Speech & Hearing impairment 20.3% Locomotor disability 7.9% Multiple disabilities 18.4% Other disabilities
GPL's view on disability
“Disability is not just a health problem. It is a complex phenomenon, reflecting the interaction between features of a person’s body and features of the society in which they live.”
- World Health Organization
We all face mismatched human interactions. Such interactions result in physical, social and cognitive exclusion.
As leaders in the real estate industry, it’s our responsibility to know how the spaces we create affect these interactions and create mismatches.
Disability Personal Heath Condition Disability Mismatched Human Interaction
Disabilities Come in Different Shapes and Forms
When we recognize disability through the lens of ‘mismatched interactions’ it helps us to recognize our responsibility more clearly. It’s also necessary to understand that disability is context-dependent: meaning disability can be Permanent, Temporary and Situational.
Being mindful of the continuum from permanent disabilities to situational impairments helps us rethink how our environments and spaces can be accessible to more people in new ways.
The Persona Spectrum
The image on the left is called the Persona Spectrum which you can use to understand related mismatches and motivations across a spectrum of permanent, temporary, and situational scenarios. It’s a quick tool to help foster empathy and to show how a solution scales to a broader audience.
Distracted Driver Bartender Heavy Accent New Parent Permanent Temporary Situational
See Blind Cataracts Hear Deaf Infection Speak Non Verbal Laryngitis Touch One Arm Arm Injury
Welcome to the world of Welcome to the world of
SUPER GODREJITE & ALLIES SUPER GODREJITE & ALLIES
Super Godrejite and Allies is a world within a world, showcasing the experiences of persons with disabilities. It is a series of three game-themed videos that take you through a day in the life of people with disability who live in this world. Each character has its unique features and way of navigating the world. Their journey enables us to better understand the difficulties and joys they experience, nudging us to help create an inclusive workplace through simple acts of consideration and support.
Let’s get to know our Super Godrejites!
GODREJITE 000000 TIME GODREJ ONE 1 - 1 X00
World 1
World 2
World 3
PLAYER PLAYER
ABOUT ABOUT
Player: A Person with Speech and Hearing Impairment
Pronouns: She/Her
HP: 300
TYPE TYPE
Deaf - 70 dB hearing loss
Hard of hearing - 60 dB to 70 dB hearing loss
SKILLS SKILLS
Navigation: 100%
Assistive Device Use: 90%
Lip Reading: 60%
Sign Language Interpretation: 100%
Assistive Gear Assistive Gear
Cochlear Implants
Communication Cards
Hearing Aid
Scan here to jump into the World of Super Godrejite & Allies.
English Alphabets in a New Light!
Learning basic sign language is a simple and empowering gesture toward persons with speech and hearing impairment.
Scan to learn more.
K L M A B C D E F G H I J N O P Q R S T U Y Z V W X
ABOUT ABOUT
PLAYER PLAYER
Pronouns: He/Him
HP: 300 Player: A Person with Visual Impairment
TYPE TYPE
Blindness
Low-vision
SKILLS SKILLS
Navigation: 80%
Assistive Device Use: 100%
Spatial Awareness: 80%
Braille Devices: 100%
Magnifiers Mobility Cane
Scan here to jump into the World of Super Godrejite & Allies.
Assistive Gear Assistive Gear
VISION IMPAIRMENT
Vision impairment ranges from low vision to totally blind. People may either have some or no vision.
Some may be able to see objects or see shadows or have light perception.
SIDE VISION
SIDE VISION COMPLETE VISION CENTRAL VISION CENTRAL VISION BLINDNESS
PLAYER PLAYER
Player: A Person with Locomotor Disability
Pronouns: They/Them
HP: 300
ABOUT ABOUT TYPE TYPE
Muscular Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Assistive Gear Assistive Gear
SKILLS SKILLS
Navigation: 100%
Assistive Device Use: 90%
Adaptability: 80%
Mobility Scooters: 70%
Wheelchair
Crutches
Walker
Orthotic Devices
Scan here to jump into the World of Super Godrejite & Allies.
Gender neutral & PwD compliant washrooms
Ramps for wheelchair accessibility
Tactile pathways for visually impaired persons
Designing Spaces that Empower Everyone!
Universal and accessible infrastructure is a sign of an inclusive culture.
It is more than just physical adaptations. It embodies an ethos of empowerment and dignity, ensuring that spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse needs. From wheelchair ramps and tactile paths to visual aids and adaptive technologies, such infrastructure fosters independence, ease of movement, and equal access, creating environments where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and participate fully.
Embracing Neurodiversity
In our commitment to inclusivity, we recognize and celebrate neurodiversity—an acknowledgment that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural variations of the human experience. At our core, we believe in fostering an environment that appreciates the unique strengths and perspectives neurodivergent individuals bring to our diverse workforce.
GPL Empowers Dyslexic Thinking
Being an equal opportunity employer, we empower dyslexic thinking in the workplace. We extend our support to individuals with dyslexia by offering reasonable accommodation in the form of extra time for assessment tests at the time of hiring.
Supporting Neurodivergent Employees
Dyslexia
Their Strengths:
Excel in creative and visual thinking.
How to Support:
Use verbal instructions and audio support. Allow extra time for reading-related work.
ADHD
Their Strengths:
Offer energetic and hyper-focused contributions.
How to Support:
Implement structured tasks and minimise distractions. Include breaks to maintain focus.
Acquired Neurodiversity
Their Strengths:
Offer adaptability and new perspectives.
How to Support:
Tailor accommodations to individual abilities. Conduct regular check-ins for evolving needs.
Mental Health
Their Strengths:
Contribute deep thinking and unique ideas.
How to Support:
Encourage open talks about mental health. Offer mental health resources and flexible leaves.
Autism Spectrum (ASC)
Their Strengths:
Showcase concentration and detail-oriented skills.
How to Support:
Keep routines stable and workplaces quiet. Communicate directly, with written options.
Dyscalculia
Their Strengths:
Bring innovative problem-solving to the team.
How to Support:
Use assistive tech and visual aids.
Clarify numeric tasks with written instructions.
Tourette Syndrome
Their Strengths:
Have strong observational skills.
How to Support:
Maintain an accepting environment. Provide flexible scheduling for comfort.
DCD Dyspraxia
Their Strengths:
Known for verbal skills and empathy.
How to Support:
Provide clear, sequential guides. Allow extra time for physical tasks.
Person with Disability
Avoid Saying
Differently Abled
Special Abilities
Handicapped
Challenged
Suffers from...
Person with Locomotor Disability
Person with Mobility Disability
Wheelchair User
Person Affected by Leprosy / Leprosy Cured Person
Person with Dwarfism /
Person of Short Stature
Acid Attack Victim
Person with Muscular Dystrophy
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Cripple / Lame
Wheelchair Bound
Confined to Wheelchair
Leper
Dwarf
Person with Vision Disability
Blind Person
Persons with Low Vision
Visually Challenged
Appropriate Disability
Hearing Impairment
Person with Hearing Disability
Deaf Person
Person Who is Hard of Hearing
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Deaf and Dumb
Deaf Mute Say
Person with Intellectual Disability
Avoid Saying Intellectual Impairment
Mentally Retard
Mental
Deranged / Retard
Psychotic / Insane
Any Disability
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Physical Disability Vision Impairment
Disability Terminologies
Multiple Disabilities
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Person with Mental Illness
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Person with Psycho-Social Disability
Crazy Mental / Maniac / Nut
Specific Learning Disability
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Person with Dyslexia / Dysgraphia / Dyscalculia / Dyspraxia / Development Aphasia
Blood Disorder and Chronic Neurological Conditions
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Person with Haemophilia / Thalassemia / Sickle Cell Disease /
Person with Multiple Sclerosis person with Parkinson’s Disease
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Dyslexic Retarded
Hemophilic Thalassemic
Person with Cerebral Palsy Person with Deaf-blindness
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We create spaces that enable Everyday Joys; one community, one family, and one home at a time.
A home is a home only when it includes everyone.
