Supporting Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace
$100.00
Presented by Erika L. Liljedahl, Psy.D., Kate Tshikalu-John, M.A., and Patricia H. A. Perez, Ph.D.
This program was recorded in February, 2023.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program provides an intermediate level overview and reflective journey in understanding individuals with disabilities in the workplace and application with diverse clientele. Cultural and contextual examples will be explored and discussed throughout this program.
The four program topics are:
- Module 1: Background and Rationale — In this module, participants will learn the reasoning for advocating for people with disabilities, which includes but is not limited to trends in income, inclusion, and discrimination. The session will also address why consulting with employers is crucial for supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 2: Considerations in the Workplace — In this module, participants will be able to describe what variables employers need to consider for the workplace, such as the reasoning for standardized and inclusive accommodations, as well as accessibility clauses in job descriptions in order to attract, hire and retain individuals with disabilities. Laws within the United States and globally that are applicable to hiring individuals with disabilities will be presented and some case examples will be shared. Participants will also be presented with differences between diversity and Equal Opportunity in order to deepen participant understanding of what authentic inclusion looks like. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 3: Strategies in the Workplace — In this module, participants will learn specific strategies to assist in the retention of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The facilitators will present scientific literature applicable to people with specific disabilities. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 4: Coming Together, Sharing, and Next Steps — In this module, participants will process and present actions that they may take at their workplace to support employers hire and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 4.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 4.0 Illinois CEUs for Licensed Counselors and Social Workers, 4.0 BBS California CEs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, or 4.0 SHRM PDCs for Human Resource Professionals.
Description
Presented by Erika L. Liljedahl, Psy.D., Kate Tshikalu-John, M.A., and Patricia H. A. Perez, Ph.D.
This program was recorded in February, 2023.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program provides an intermediate level overview and reflective journey in understanding individuals with disabilities in the workplace and application with diverse clientele. Cultural and contextual examples will be explored and discussed throughout this program.
The four program topics are:
- Module 1: Background and Rationale — In this module, participants will learn the reasoning for advocating for people with disabilities, which includes but is not limited to trends in income, inclusion, and discrimination. The session will also address why consulting with employers is crucial for supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 2: Considerations in the Workplace — In this module, participants will be able to describe what variables employers need to consider for the workplace, such as the reasoning for standardized and inclusive accommodations, as well as accessibility clauses in job descriptions in order to attract, hire and retain individuals with disabilities. Laws within the United States and globally that are applicable to hiring individuals with disabilities will be presented and some case examples will be shared. Participants will also be presented with differences between diversity and Equal Opportunity in order to deepen participant understanding of what authentic inclusion looks like. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 3: Strategies in the Workplace — In this module, participants will learn specific strategies to assist in the retention of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The facilitators will present scientific literature applicable to people with specific disabilities. This Module will be completed by participants asynchronously.
- Module 4: Coming Together, Sharing, and Next Steps — In this module, participants will process and present actions that they may take at their workplace to support employers hire and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 4.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 4.0 Illinois CEUs for Licensed Counselors and Social Workers, 4.0 BBS California CEs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, or 4.0 SHRM PDCs for Human Resource Professionals.