Courses to Manage Disability & Inclusive,Diverse Companies

Overview
The session begins with a discussion of the broad range of disabilities found in the workplace and an outline of legal protections for people with disabilities. Next it discusses recent federal initiatives to increase hiring for people with disabilities and resources available to employers. This section is a broad overview of initial information covered in the disability employment webinar, which would be a companion to this webinar.

Building on this overview, the webinar discusses aspects of company practice that are important to consider to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for people with disabilities. This includes organization physical environment, IT and website accessibility, and organization culture. For organizations with regular interaction with customers, company practices to make the business accessible to consumers with disabilities are also discussed.

Next, the structure of HR and its disability practices are discussed. The webinar highlights the importance of hiring staff with specific expertise in disability and creating employment systems that address disability through hiring, employment and promotion practices. The interface between HR and managers in supporting accommodations and inclusive work teams is also discussed.

The final section focuses on diversity and inclusion initiatives related to disability. Suggestions for pre-initiative development activities to understand employees understanding of disability and the experience of existing employees with disabilities are outlined. Examples of issues that limit inclusion in workplaces are discussed.

Proactive, positive initiatives to enhance employee understanding of disability and effective ways to create an inclusive environment for both employees and customers are described. The session highlights that disability inclusion involves much more than just language and physically welcoming environments but an emphasis on universal design and practices to foster opportunity for all employees.

Why you should Attend
While companies increasingly focus on diversity, disability is routinely left out of diversity trainings and other initiatives. Overlooking disability both limits organization's ability to create a truly inclusive environment and limits opportunities to reach an increasing customer base. Ignoring disability also potentially increases legal exposure or social sanction. Consider:

Since 2014 section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal contractors and subcontractors to develop hiring goals of 7% people with disabilities on staff in each job group. Tax credits and help paying for accommodations are available
As the workforce ages, more employees develop disabilities and are subject to protections from employment discrimination under the ADA, which requires reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
An increasing number of younger employees were diagnosed with disabilities in school and now expect accommodations and supports similar to what they received throughout their education
Research shows that customers are increasingly likely to support businesses that value diversity in all forms, including disability. Customer service that pays attention to disability is likely to draw more customers and keep old ones.
Customers support organizations with strong corporate responsibility, including hiring people with disabilities and otherwise making their businesses accessible
Contractors and government look for organizations that support people with disabilities in order to meet their requirements under section 503.

Drawing on recent research on diversity initiatives and Dr. Schneider's extensive background in diversity and inclusion, this webinar provides an overview of the legal obligations related to disability and concrete suggestions to enhance disability and inclusion through equal treatment of disability in HR practices and diversity initiatives.

Areas Covered in the Session
Overview
What do we mean by disability and why is it important to pay attention to disability
Recent research on employee diversity and inclusion programs
Legal and Federal Regulation Overview
Understanding the breadth of ADA accommodations related to services
Websites and IT: 504 and 508 compliance
Section 503: What it is, who it applies to, and why its good for your business
Resources and tax credits
HR and MR/Management Interface
The importance of dedicated staff with disability expertise in HR
Disability and the hiring, retention and promotion process
Accommodations and working with managers to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where employees with disability can thrive and interact as equals
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives for Disability
Understanding the existing environment: company practices, environment, and culture
Finding out how your employees understand disability and think of co-workers with disabilities
Basics of universal design and flexible workplace strategies
Strategies to help employees understand disability and create a welcoming, inclusive environment

Who Will Benefit
CEO
HR
Managers
Diversity Initiative Staff

Event link : https://www.traininng.com/webinar/-201356live?channel=selfgrowth-MAY_202...
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