Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Programs

Delivered by Tricia Downing, MS, MA

About 21 percent of people with a disability were employed in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is the highest rate since the U.S. began tracking this statistic in 2008. Because individuals with disabilities are increasingly seeking employment in the workplace, it’s important for employers to ensure they can create an inclusive culture and reasonably accommodate those individuals, whether they are carrying out their tasks in the office or remotely.

Many employers avoid following through on implementing disability inclusion because of the perceived cost of adapting a workplace; however, various studies have found that implementing policies and providing reasonable accommodations cost much less than many employers expect.

Some of the ways an organization can become disability inclusive include:

• Increasing awareness among their management teams about fostering a disability-inclusive culture.
• Providing the accommodations employees with disabilities may need to do their jobs effectively, whether that means making sure they have adaptive furniture, equipment, or devices; assistive technology; or accessible employee materials and forms of communication.

This workshop helps management teams:

• Understand the importance of disability inclusion and the steps they can take to incorporate such policies and practices into their workplace.
• Realize what they need to do to make their workplace accommodations accessible according to state guidelines.
• Recognize the many intangible ways they can support employees with disabilities.

Delivery

In-person or live webinar for your organization’s group.

Suitable for:

Groups of at least 5 participants; no maximum size limit.

Length

From two hours to a full day.

Location

If delivered in person, the training will be held at your site or a venue rented by your organization.

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