Disability Awareness Training - Working with Disabled People in Dubai

28-hour training led by experienced experts

Fundamentals of disability, law, health and safety

Modules based on the inclusive workplace practices

Real-world scenarios, simulations & case studies

Effective strategies to support and empower employees with disabilities

Customizable group training options

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Overview

What our training includes:

Understanding the basics of disabilities, historical challenges, and the employment gap
Overview of laws addressing discrimination, disclosure, and disability rights
Health and safety protocols tailored for individuals with disabilities
Best practices for inclusive workplace behavior, equality, and employee support
Expert-led preparation for certification exams
Ongoing professional mentorship to apply learnings in real-world settings
Helps improve team efficiency at various levels

Upcoming sessions

Curriculum

What is a disability? Types of disabilities, past disabilities, and how might a disability affect a person’s work? The disability employment gap.

Discrimination, disclosing a disability, reasonable adjustments, enquiring about a disability and failing to make reasonable adjustments.

Health and safety for disabled people, risk assessments, fire safety, emergency evacuation and personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs).

Disability etiquette, appropriate language, employee responsibilities, the equality policy, workplace disability discrimination and further support.

Meet your Trainer

Ashraf Shawky

Ashraf Shawky is a seasoned training professional with over 15 years of experience in the UAE and MENA region. He began his career with the Oberoi Group in Egypt and later worked at Americana as a Training and Development Manager. He also served as Senior HR Manager for Emirates Flight Catering and HR & Development Manager for Faisal Jassim Group.

Ashraf has delivered a wide range of training programs, including HR, leadership, and soft skills topics like Entrepreneurship, Leadership, HR Administration, and Strategic Management. He has conducted workshops for prominent organizations such as Emirates Foundation, Jumeirah Group, and ADNEC. His industry expertise enables him to provide practical, engaging learning experiences, particularly for UAE Nationals.

Core Competencies:

Human Resources (HR)
Compensation & Benefits
Leadership Development
Supply Chain Management
Quality Management
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Talent Management

Professional Qualifications:

Training and Development Manager - Americana
Senior HR Manager - Emirates Flight Catering
HR & Development Manager - Faisal Jassim Group
Trainer - Emirates Foundation, Jumeirah Group, ADNEC

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, you will excel in the following:

Gain insight into various types of disabilities in the workplace and effective ways to collaborate for a productive workforce

Explore the tools and knowledge needed to create a fully inclusive work environment

Develop a strong understanding of the legislation that safeguards the rights of employees with disabilities

Identify common barriers faced by employees with disabilities

Learn how to implement reasonable accommodations to support inclusivity in the workplace

Significant improvement in team performances and increased RoI with B2B training

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Learners Point Certificate

Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.

KHDA Certificate

Earn a KHDA attested Course Certificate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Frequently asked questions

The Disability Awareness Training in Dubai empowers professionals with the knowledge to understand, interact with, and support employees with disabilities across diverse settings. This course ensures a more inclusive, respectful, and empathetic environment.

Other areas that our training covers include legal obligations, workplace safety considerations, and reasonable accommodations. This training will help organizations create an inclusive, empathetic, and compliant work environment that meets the standards of the modern workplace in Dubai.

Our training enables teams to develop a clear understanding of disability inclusion and appropriate workplace behaviour. This training helps employees communicate respectfully, recognize common barriers, and support colleagues with a disability through practical accommodations.

This often leads to better employee engagement, reduced unintentional bias, and a stronger internal culture for the organizations. Leadership is supported in embedding inclusion into the rhythm of everyday operations, not a one-time initiative.

Disability Awareness Training will prove to be highly beneficial for corporate teams dealing with compliance and risk. Disability Awareness Training will educate the staff members and the management level about the rights, awareness, disclosure, and health and safety responsibilities of the disabled.

Consequently, awareness and best practices at the organizational levels will minimize the risk with more preparation in the realm of augmented health and safety standards.

Our course starts with foundational knowledge and gradually builds your confidence through real-life scenarios, interactive activities, and practical tools. We will help you engage respectfully and effectively with employees with disabilities.

Our training is ideal for HR professionals, managers, team leaders, and anyone interested in creating an inclusive workplace. It’s also suitable for organizations aiming to align with best practices in diversity and inclusion.

Our training goes beyond basic awareness by providing professionals with practical tools and knowledge to create an inclusive workplace. It emphasizes respectful communication, reasonable accommodations, and understanding the barriers faced by employees with disabilities.

Our course is carefully structured to align with UAE labor laws, anti-discrimination regulations, and international best practices for workplace inclusion. Professionals understand their legal responsibilities and learn how to implement inclusive policies that meet local and global standards.