Disability Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

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
diversity and inclusion at large, as most inclusion practices geared toward employees and job
seekers with disabilities have the added bonus of benefiting everyone.

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.