Royal Society of Chemistry calls for labs to become more inclusive for disabled chemists

Disability inclusive labs

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Innovative thinking could address many of the problems that makes labs inaccessible

Inaccessible chemistry labs mean the sector is missing out on talent and risks being unable to meet the growing demand for chemical expertise, both in the UK and globally.

A new report from the Royal Society of Chemistry highlights the systemic barriers faced by disabled chemists and calls for a rethink on laboratory design, policy and culture across the industry.