Disability Awareness Training - Working with People with Disabilities in US
Comprehensive 28-hour program delivered by industry-leading experts
Deep dive into disability fundamentals, legal standards, and workplace safety practices
Practical modules designed to promote inclusivity and enhance accessibility
Interactive, engaging sessions featuring real-world case studies and scenarios
Actionable strategies to effectively support and empower employees with disabilities
Pay with easy instalments
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Overview
What you will master with us:
- Thorough understanding of disability fundamentals, historical barriers, and employment disparities
- Essential legal knowledge on discrimination, disclosure, and disability rights
- Critical workplace safety practices, including health and safety protocols
- Inclusive workplace strategies, professional etiquette, and support mechanisms for equality
- Expert-led preparation for exam success and certification achievement
- Professional mentorship with real-world insights for practical skill development
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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:
1
Build a solid understanding of workplace disabilities and strategies to create an inclusive, high-performing workforce
2
Explore essential tools and resources for developing a fully inclusive work environment
3
Understand key legislation that safeguards the rights of employees with disabilities
4
Identify common workplace challenges experienced by employees with disabilities
5
Learn to implement reasonable accommodations to improve accessibility and foster inclusion
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.
Learners Point Certificate
Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.
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Frequently asked questions
The Disability Awareness Training in the US provides professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to promote an inclusive workplace. It covers essential areas such as disability rights, workplace accessibility, legal frameworks, and best practices for supporting employees with disabilities.
Our course is ideal for HR professionals, team leaders, managers, diversity and inclusion officers, and anyone responsible for building a welcoming and accessible workplace. It’s also highly beneficial for individuals looking to broaden their understanding of disability inclusion.
Our Disability Awareness Training provides an in-depth look at key legislation, including disability rights, anti-discrimination laws, disclosure responsibilities, and reasonable accommodation requirements. You will know how to ensure compliance and promote a legally inclusive workplace.
The Disability Awareness Training course is delivered through expert-led sessions that are highly interactive and engaging. Professionals work through real-world case studies, scenarios, and hands-on activities to bridge theory with practical workplace applications.
Upon completing the course, you will be awarded a certification that validates your expertise in disability awareness, accessibility, and inclusion. Our certification can enhance your professional credentials and support career advancement.
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