Every new hire for every job at a design firm specializing in construction of residences for seniors and individuals with disabilities is required to spend one week at work entirely in a wheelchair.This training is most likely to be directed toward
A) developing skills in the use of wheelchairs.
B) emphasizing to employees their good fortune in being able-bodied resulting in an increase in employee morale.
C) meeting Americans with Disabilities training requirements since this firm designs federally-funded facilities for disabled veterans.
D) creating a sensitivity in employees to the mobility challenges of the firm's clients.

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The purpose of the training is to create sensitivity in employees to the mobility challenges of the firm's clients - seniors and individuals with disabilities. By spending a week in a wheelchair, new hires will gain firsthand experience and understanding of the obstacles that their clients may face on a daily basis. This will help them design spaces that are more accessible and accommodate the needs of their clients better.

Every New Hire for Every Job at a Design Firm