Did you know that there are 61 million people with disabilities in the United States alone, yet people with disabilities are often excluded from full participation in work and life? Companies that commit to disability inclusion have, on average, 28% higher revenue, double the net income, and 30% higher economic profit margins than their peers. If your business doesn’t have an actionable strategy for disability inclusion, you’re leaving 26% of American adults — and the potential for greater revenue — waiting at the door. This course shows you how to integrate disability inclusion into the core of your organization’s culture, strategy, and daily operations, so that you can incite cultural change around diversity and inclusion and cultivate stronger innovation as well.
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Learn from Experts
Our DEI experts at The Diversity Movement have partnered with the disability inclusion experts at Ablr360 to create an educational course that’s seeped in research and lived experiences. With over 30 internal and external reviewers, we’ve ensured our content is comprehensive and accessible.
Enroll to Earn Credits
The Diversity Movement is proud to be recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. We’re also proud to be a CAE Registered Provider.
This course may be applied for 5 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. It also can be applied as 5 PDCs towards SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
Thoughtfully Crafted for Busy Leaders
Our courses are formatted 100% online and self-paced for leaders like you to fit into your busy schedule. This course was crafted with all learning styles in mind to include:
• 32 videos • 12 downloadable handouts • 5 recorded slide show presentations • 5 quizzes • 4 audio recordings
What You Will Learn
Understanding Disabilities
In this module, you will learn about the history of how people with disabilities have been treated and have seen themselves in America. Furthermore, this module discusses the different models of what defines a disability, as well as the different types of disabilities.
Disability Etiquette
This module discusses appropriate language and terminology you should use when talking to and about people with disabilities. Personal anecdotes are used to illustrate the subtle and often subconscious incidents of discrimination that people with disabilities often face. As such, the module presents five core guidelines for disability etiquette with actionable best practice recommendations.
The Business Case for Disability Inclusion
In this module, we discuss why companies should integrate individuals with disabilities into their workforce. You will learn that hiring employees with disabilities benefits the whole organization. We also explain the major benefits of disability inclusion, including increased innovation and productivity, improved revenue and employee retention, a strengthened brand, and greater community reach.
Actions for Making Your Workplace More Inclusive
This module provides strategic insights to ensure your workplace is welcoming and accessible to applicants and employees who have disabilities. These practices help to cultivate greater
Accessibility, Adaptations, and Assistive Technologies
Our final module explains web accessibility, environmental adaptations, and the most common assistive technologies, devices, and programs that employees with disabilities might require, so you can be familiar before they are necessary. It presents your key responsibilities for digital accessibility as an employer and includes personal stories that highlight the human impact of physical, environmental, and digital accessibility.
Great Companies Trust TDM
We’ve been the trusted training partner for thousands of employees, elevating their skills through our digital learning courses.
The Diversity Movement and Ablr have created a comprehensive and helpful course for any person or organization focused on creating an inclusive culture--or for people who want to move through the world in a way that respects all humans.
Bob OsmondPresident, Racepoint Global
I thoroughly enjoyed taking this disability course. I have a disability myself and I still gained so much from this course. I never stop learning about other types of disabilities and how to educate myself to be inclusive of others in the workplace and in my personal life. I appreciate the individuals who shared their stories to educate us all during this training course. Thank you!
Courtney PooleSpecialty Practice Manager, BAYADA Home Health Care
The Disability Inclusion course was engaging and enlightening. I learned about the various conceptual models of disability and how to be more inclusive by practicing better disability etiquette. The course provided excellent guidance and recommendations on how to demonstrate more respectful behavior at work.
David GalindoSenior Manager of Learning & Development, Abrigo
This was a brief and engaging way to be introduced to the key concepts related to disability and inclusion. I appreciated the easy-to-follow content and the great examples of how to implement inclusive behaviors!
Shannon ConnollyDirector, Vynamic
Designed for You and Your Team
At TDM, we firmly believe in the power of collective growth. Our courses and workshops are meticulously designed to foster a cohesive, transformative learning experience that taps into the unique dynamics of team environments. This approach ensures that skills learned are not only individual achievements but also become deeply embedded in the team’s DNA, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout your organization.
Here’s why our team-based approach stands out:
Unified Learning: When an entire team learns together, they share a common language, set of tools, and experiences. This ensures smoother implementation of new strategies and insights within the organization.
Strengthened Bonds: Shared learning experiences foster deeper connections, mutual understanding, and trust among team members.
Tailored Experiences: Our workshops and courses can be customized to address specific team dynamics, challenges, and goals, ensuring the most relevant and impactful learning journey.
Sustained Impact: A team that learns together supports each other in the application of new knowledge, ensuring long-term retention and continuous improvement.
Ready to Elevate Your Team's Potential?
Our courses are the gateway to a transformed, cohesive, and high-performing team. Reach out to us, and let’s craft your team’s journey to success.
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