Disability Awareness Training - Working with People with Disabilities in Kuwait

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 you will master with us:

Disability fundamentals, past challenges and employment gap
Legal insights, discrimination, disclosure, and rights
Workplace safety, health and safety measures
Inclusive practices, etiquette, equality, and support
Exam preparation and certification guidance
Professional mentorship and real-world application
Helps improve team efficiency at various levels

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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:

Gain a clear understanding of workplace disabilities and effective ways to support an inclusive, productive workforce

Explore essential tools and resources for creating a fully inclusive workplace

Learn about key legislation protecting employees with disabilities

Identify common barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in the workplace

Understand how to implement reasonable adjustments to support accessibility and inclusion

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

Disability Awareness Training in Kuwait educates professionals on understanding, engaging with, and supporting people with disabilities in the workplace. It covers topics such as disability inclusion, workplace accessibility, legal rights, and effective communication.

The training not only deals with ideal situations but also assists in recognizing barriers in actual work settings and reacting to them in a respectful manner. The training helps in dealing with employees or staff in a manner that promotes reasonable accommodations.

Our training provides customer-facing staff with disability awareness and etiquette skills in communicating with disabled individuals. This is because the training not only provides them with skills on how to interact with disabled individuals but also helps them create a supportive and safe environment. In addition, this ensures that service delivery in organizations is strengthened in Kuwait.

Our training is useful for managers or HR professionals to learn about communication with a disability, professional engagement with conversations about disability, and implementation of reasonable adjustments that do not hinder team performance.

Additionally, this training can increase awareness about typical issues workers can have in their everyday tasks that can be resolved by making adjustments. This will be an advantage to an organization since it will improve consistency in workplace inclusion.

Our training is crucial for an inclusive workplace where employees with disabilities feel valued and supported. It helps organizations understand legal requirements, eliminate barriers, and promote diversity, leading to a more productive and engaged workforce.

The Disability Awareness Training covers disability fundamentals, workplace inclusion strategies, accessibility guidelines, legal protections, communication best practices, and making reasonable accommodations to support employees with disabilities.

The main objective is to educate people on disability inclusion, workplace accessibility, and legal rights, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive environment for employees with disabilities.

Disability awareness can be promoted through training programs, inclusive policies, workplace accommodations, open discussions, and ensuring equal opportunities for disabled employees.