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Course Description

Welcome to Developing a Disability Management Policy! 

This course is designed to guide you through the development of a comprehensive Disability Management (DM) Policy that promotes inclusivity, ensures compliance with legal standards, and supports the well-being of employees with disabilities.

A well-structured DM policy provides a framework for decision-making, aligns workplace practices with legal obligations, and fosters a positive and accommodating work environment. Whether you are an HR professional, a manager, or an employer, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create a policy that meets your organization’s unique needs.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to draft, implement, and monitor a DM policy that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole.

Thank you for choosing to take Course 28 in the Inclusion Works: Transformative Recruitment Practices certificate. These courses are for professionals looking to enhance workplace inclusivity and productivity through their recruitment practices. Understanding the nuances of disability management enables professionals to effectively support employees with disabilities, leading to a more diverse and engaged workforce. Additionally, hiring people with disabilities fosters a more inclusive workplace culture and brings unique perspectives and talents, enriching teams and driving innovation and success.

Audience:

This program is designed for leaders, managers, and employers who want to enhance and increase their awareness and knowledge to create a disability management policy that meets your organization’s unique needs.


What You’ll Learn:

Get ready to be able to  

  • Explain the importance of DM and its impact on workplace inclusivity and legal compliance.
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders in the DM process.
  • Develop a comprehensive DM Policy that aligns with organizational and legal requirements.
  • Establish communication and training plans to enhance awareness and application of the policy.
  • Implement monitoring mechanisms to assess policy effectiveness and facilitate continuous improvement.

 

Course structure:

Information in this course is presented through animated videos, text and a variety of activities. The videos will explain key concepts and the text and activities provide opportunities to reflect on your learning and encourage action steps to implement your learning in your organization.’

This course is intended to take approximately 1 hour to complete. It is separated into modules and your progress is automatically saved, so feel free to complete at your own pace.


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Developing a Disability Management Policy

    • Introduction

    • Pre-Survey
  • 2

    Module One

    • Positive impacts of disability diversity on organizations

    • Summary
  • 3

    Module Two

    • Writing (or rewriting) a DM policy

    • Quick Check

    • Writing (or rewriting) a DM policy Continued

    • Quick Check

    • Summary
  • 4

    Module Three - I have a DM Policy. Now What?

    • I have a DM Policy. Now What?

    • Summary
  • 5

    Module 4 - Bringing It All Together

    • Case Study - Maple Grove Community Services

    • Course Summary and Taking Your Learning into Action

    • Evaluation Survey

    • Acknowledgements

    • Course Bibliography