Disability Awareness: Working with People with Disabilities

In this course, you will explore what the word “disabilities” means and what some common disabilities are. You will also explore stereotypes, misconceptions, and labels. Then, you will learn ways to encourage diversity, create an accessible workplace, make appropriate accommodations, and protect the privacy of your employees.

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Learning Objectives:
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- Prepare to welcome people with disabilities into your workplace
- Interact with people with disabilities
- Identify and overcome barriers in the workplace
- Use respectful, appropriate, acceptable language in any circumstance
- Understand what your company can do during hiring and interviewing
- Understand what job accommodation is and how it applies in your workplace

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Course Details

People with disabilities represent a significant and largely underutilized resource for businesses. This course will give you tools and tips for creating a diverse workplace and making the most of what employees have to offer.

Modules:

  1. Course Overview
  2. Defining Terms
  3. Misconceptions and Realities
  4. A Business Case
  5. Dissecting Labels
  6. Accessibility
  7. The Cornerstones of Diversity
  8. Pre-Assignment Review
  9. Encouraging Diversity by Hiring
  10. Using the STOP Technique
  11. Communication Essentials for Disability Awareness
  12. Communication Styles
  13. Critical Conversations
  14. How Do We Make It Happen?
  15. Personal Action Plan
  16. Recommended Reading List
  17. Post-Course Assessment

Course Features
  • 180 minutes
  • Mobile Friendly
  • Mac & PC Compatible
  • Quizzes
  • Reports
  • Easy to Use
  • Accessible

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