Building an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Disabilities

Learn strategies to create an accessible, inclusive workplace, support employees with disabilities, and enhance team dynamics and culture.
About this Event

In this foundational Disability Awareness 101 session, HR professionals and leaders will learn essential strategies to foster an accessible and respectful workplace for employees with disabilities.

This training aims to move beyond mere compliance, focusing on meaningful integration that recognizes the strengths and needs of each individual. Attendees will gain insights into various disabilities (apparent and non-apparent), understand the legal and ethical importance of accommodation, and learn to establish inclusive practices that positively impact team dynamics and organizational culture.

Through real-life case studies and interactive discussions, this session provides actionable tools to empower leaders to support employees with disabilities effectively, promote inclusivity across the organization, and enhance workplace morale and productivity.

Goals & Objectives:

Enhance Awareness: Understand a variety of disabilities (visible and invisible) and their impact on the employee experience, helping managers and HR leaders better recognize and meet diverse needs.
Inclusive Practices: Learn methods to implement accessible communication, modify environments, and adjust tasks as needed, encouraging seamless integration of inclusive practices across teams.
Leadership Empowerment: Equip leaders with tools and confidence to support employees through clear, respectful communication, accessible facilities, and adaptive job responsibilities, fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace for all.
Target Audience: HR professionals, managers, and leaders committed to promoting disability inclusion within their organizations.

Facilitator: Emily Purry, Purry Consultants