Micro: Supervisors Guide to Accessibility and Disability in the Workplace

Description

This 20-minute Micro Inclusion Course delves into accessibility, examining it through the lenses of disability and identity in the workplace.

The course aims to enhance participants’ awareness of unconscious biases and their effects on language and interactions with individuals living with disabilities.

By the end of this Micro participants will be able to:

1. Utilize decision-making tools and the information provided to gain a clearer understanding of when it is appropriate to inquire about disabilities with individuals who have a disability.
2. Gain a fresh perspective on language and disability to effectively foster a more accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace and demonstrate the ability to use inclusive language and articulate the importance of inclusive hiring practices.
3. Gain a broader perspective on the importance of prioritizing people-first language in communications.

Course Contributors:

• Rachel Mannet (They/She), SGF Facilitator and Accessibility Advisor. Rachele is a queer, Jewish, disabled, sexuality educator. Their workshops and classes focus on healthcare and disability. They are a lecturer at Dalhousie University. They also serve as the education coordinator for Venus Envy. It is an education-based sex shop and bookstore located in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia.
• Isaac Cook (He/They), SGF contributor and DEI specialist
• Cyn Sweeney (She/Her), Facilitator/Founder

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About Micro-Course Content:

Introducing “Micro e-Learning Courses” – the perfect solution for those looking to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the areas of Equity and Inclusion. With a focus on micro-sized lessons, our courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule while providing you with essential information and resources. Our Micro e-Learning Courses cover a wide range of topics, including LGBTQ2+ awareness, inclusive communication skills, accessibility and disability in the workplace, and gender variant cultures throughout history. Whether you’re looking to enhance your understanding of equity and inclusion in the workplace, or simply seeking to broaden your knowledge on these important subjects, our courses are packed with valuable content that is both informative and easy to digest. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to provide you with the key information you need in a concise and engaging format.

Each course is thoughtfully crafted to provide you with the key information you need in a concise and engaging format. Featuring modules such as “The Bathroom Argument in 15 mins” and “How to be an ally when someone comes out at work,” our courses deliver essential insights in a quick and accessible manner.

The entire course is delivered online, virtually.

How long are micros?

• Micro courses range from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in length

Will I earn a certificate?

• To ear a certificate, enrol in the Certificate Track.

Principle outcomes through micro-learning:

• Builds knowledge on how to identify and apply inclusive best practices in the workplace and classroom environment;
• Expands thought-leadership principles to guide inclusive communications best practices, bias checks and equitable practice development;
• Reinforces verbal and non-verbal actionable tools to elevate your professional ability to perform as a leader in your industry;
•  Builds a foundation for applying the learning tools to create welcoming culture of inclusivity;
•  Strengthen knowledge that builds confidence to intentionally inspire and empower those around you.

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