Grade 9 – IT and the world of work Learner activity sheet

L2 – Accessibility

Supporting individuals
Introduction
Sean works for a growing gaming company. He is highly skilled at debugging software and is often
asked to debug new software within a given timeframe.

Sean suffers with muscular dystrophy and also has slight macular degeneration (his sight is failing but
is helped by the glasses he wears). As a result, he has been allowed to work remotely, and the
company has supplied him with appropriate tools that support his ability to continue to work for them.
The company uses G Suite as their collaboration and communication platform.

Using the information above, answer the following questions. The first one has been done for you.

1. Why is being allowed to work from home a benefit for Sean?

Example: As Sean is allowed to work from home, he can work on the tasks that have been
given to him when he feels able to. This may mean he does not work traditional hours. He is
able to take breaks from the screen in the comfort of his own home, and knowing he has a
deadline, he can manage his time to suit his needs.

2. The company has provided Sean with relevant equipment. Why is this important?

3. Why is it important that Sean logs into his G Suite account daily?

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