April 25 & 26, 2024
8:45am - 12:15pm ET

ODEN’s Disability Awareness & Confidence Training is designed for Employment Service Providers wanting to gain knowledge in order to be responsive to the broader abilities, competencies and needs of people who have a disability.

This training will help to prepare you to confidently support job seekers who have a disability. It explains the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and dispels the misconceptions and myths that frequently surround people who have a disability and will equip you with the knowledge you need in your role as an Employment Service Provider.

Learning outcomes:

• Understanding of Disability Employment in Canada
• The importance of language - an introduction to people-first terminology
• Understanding of the barriers to inclusion - Dispelling myths that create biases and barriers
• General overview of disabilities, impacts and considerations for success in the workplace
• Accommodation and universal design
  
• Opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive setting

Price:
Member - $180
Non-Member - $200

Individuals requiring accommodations are requested to complete the section in the registration form at least 7 days in advance of the start date. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.