HushAccess.L – an ADA-Compliant Office Pod for Employees with Disabilities

HushAccess.L is a brand new pod, adapted to the needs of people  with mobility impairments (an ADA-compliant office pod). It allows to work in silence and concentration  and provides privacy during meetings or videoconferences for all employees – regardless of their  mobility limitations. It accommodates up to 6 employees and offers a wide variety of finishes. The pod’s universal design fits into various office styles and spaces. HushAccess.L has a wide door clearance and a low threshold, ensuring comfortable use of the pod by  people on a wheelchair; an easy-to grab handle; and an optional tabletop adapted to the space inside.  The booth offers acoustic properties that guarantee silence inside and keep meetings private. 

 “Inclusive design is crucial in arranging office spaces, Workplaces that allow all employees to work and move freely and take into account their  needs bring benefits to all office users. Good communication, atmosphere and flexibility in organizing  meetings and workplaces increase the efficiency of the entire team. This makes the working  environment friendly for each employee, especially for this ones with special needs in the use of space  for work and meetings.”

– Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager at Hushoffice.

Intuitive access to private space 
HushAccess.L is a perfect place for private conversations and discussions, formal meetings, heads down work or videoconferences and project meetings. The pod is equipped with all the functionalities  essential for an easily accessible workspace, comfortable for all users, i.e.: 

  • 1. Efficient ventilation, thanks to the use of 12 fans 
  • 2. Option to hang a TV screen on the central column 
  • 3. A very low threshold (0.1 in) 
  • 4. Power module (2x power, 2x USB type A, 2x USB type C, 2x RJ45) 
  • 5. Acoustic glass laminated door with a wide clearance (37.79 inches)for seamless access to the  pod 
  • 6. Easy-to-grab anodized aluminum latch handle 
  • 7. Removable acoustic fabric tiles 
  • 8. Ergonomic tabletop as option

Benefit for the employer  
Creating workspaces to the needs of employees is one of the strongest arguments that we can use to  encourage people to work from the office in a hybrid system, and at the same time give them a guarantee  of full comfort and efficiency when performing their tasks. According to the “Adobe Accessibility Study” from 2021, 77% respondents living with a disability say their workplace has done a better job supporting  them since the onset of the pandemic. What is more, 70% of this group declare that still there is a need  of trainings in the workplace for all employees in the context of inclusiveness, however they feel their  organization provides adequate training around disability etiquette education. People living with a  disability are representing 15% of the global population. It is a big community, and ¾ of respondents  say that accessibility and inclusivity benefits are a deciding factor in evaluating a job opportunity.

This  proved especially true for millennials, with 80% saying these benefits are a key decision point1.  Inclusiveness is not only a trend, but a real need for a large part of office workers. HushAcces.L is the  answer to this need. In hybrid world office is also a place of socialization, where we can fulfill both our professional and social needs. According to the JLL report “Shaping the future of work: Four foundational  truths”, as many as 73% of respondents declare their willingness to return to the office, where they will  be able to make social contacts. Providing an office space that meets these needs for all employees,  regardless of their limitations, is also extremely important. According again to the Adobe study, among  the general population, regardless of disability status, 84% feel that their coworkers would benefit from  workplace accessibility. HushAccess.L has been designed for people with motor disabilities, but the  benefit of having these cabins in the office will be felt by everyone – both employees and the employer. 

About Hushoffice
Hushoffice is a brand of office pods which has been created to provide privacy for employees and  flexibility for workplaces. With the most extensive catalog of booths available on the market, Hushoffice  is the solution for teams seeking to maintain workplace functionality as they grow. Manufactured in  Lodz, Poland by Mikomax Smart Office.