Disability Awareness
When we think of disabilities, we tend to think mainly about disabilities that are visual. However, not all disabilities are visible or physical disabilities, and as part of building an inclusive workplace, we not only need to embrace workers with disabilities but actively promote awareness to build an inclusive culture. This online Disability Awareness training course is a brilliant way to raise awareness of all types of disabilities that colleagues may be exposed to.
As individuals, we have the ability to support and empower each other by understanding, adapting to, and respecting each other’s unique needs. The ultimate aim is to establish a workplace and a society where inclusivity is so deep-rooted that no one feels disabled by their workplace or daily living environment.
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Sections
35m
DURATION
20
question test
Free
Test retakes
Certification
provided
Target audience
The target audience for this course is all employees, to help generate and build awareness of disability, open the dialogue regarding disability disclosure and help disabled employees feel confident and supported in their work environment.
Learning outcomes
- Understand visible, and non-visible disabilities
- Understand The Equality Act 2010 and legal duty
- Understand how to promote a positive, inclusive workplace
Learning Path
In this section, we will cover the different types of disabilities, both visible and invisible, and general misunderstandings that occur and encourage you to make reasonable adjustments to your workplace environment. We’ll encourage you to develop an understanding of disabilities before moving on to inclusivity.
Time: Approximately 9 minutes
In this section, we will cover the law and what you and your colleagues need to do to build an inclusive workplace.
Time: Approximately 7 minutes
In this section, we will look at the types of discrimination and how you can prevent it in the workplace and when recruiting.
Time: Approximately 6 minutes
In this section, we will cover the responsibilities of both employers and employees when working with colleagues with disabilities. We will also look at the proactive steps you can take to ensure an inclusive environment is created within the workspace.
Time: Approximately 8 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our course aims to make individuals aware of the different types of disabilities, whether physical or non-visible or related to mental health to help educate and build awareness with the aim of preventing disability discrimination, ensuring businesses are practising in line with disability legislation and creating an inclusive workplace for all.
It’s important to model the appropriate behaviour and the behaviour you want your employees to adopt. With our Disability Awareness Training, we can quickly and effectively train you to do so virtually. Our courses are carried out online, you can take part from the comfort of your home or from your workplace.
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