Permobil launches new Workplace Accessibility Guide

Permobil today announces the release of the second edition of its Workplace Accessibility Guide – a significantly expanded resource designed to help employers, architects, facility planners, and organizations create work environments where everyone can thrive.

Following the strong international reception of the first edition released in 2025, this new edition introduces broader global perspectives, deeper practical guidance, and even more firsthand experiences from wheelchair users around the world. The guide strengthens Permobil’s long‑standing commitment to inclusive design and its mission to ensure that every person has the right to live life to the fullest.

What’s new in the second edition

• Broader global insights: New learnings from workplaces across Europe, the US, and Asia show how accessibility challenges vary by region, and how universal design principles can be applied anywhere.
• More lived experiences: Additional interviews with wheelchair users and inclusion specialists provide real‑world perspectives on what enables, and still limits, full participation.
• Stronger, more actionable guidance: Updated sections offer clearer recommendations for key areas such as meeting rooms, corridors, shared spaces, and restrooms, with a sharper focus on practical design decisions.
• New implementation examples: The guide highlights accessible solutions such as improved wayfinding, tactile systems, climate‑protected parking, and smarter elevator design, offering inspiration for both new builds and renovations.

A strengthen commitment to inclusion

For nearly 60 years, Permobil has been guided by the philosophy: User First. Always. Supporting workplaces that allow all individuals to participate fully is a natural extension of this mission.

“Accessibility is not a checklist, it is the foundation of true inclusion,” says Chuck Witkowski, President & CEO of Permobil. “When we design environments that empower rather than merely accommodate, we unlock the full potential of our teams and communities. With this second edition of the guide, we aim to challenge assumptions, spark new conversations, and support organizations in designing workplaces where everyone can thrive.”

The second edition of the Workplace Accessibility Guide underscores Permobil’s ongoing dedication to dismantling barriers and advancing innovation through inclusive design. By sharing practical tools, global perspectives, and authentic user experiences, Permobil aims to catalyze positive change across industries.

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