Disability Awareness Training
Disability awareness training
This training takes the attendees through the definition of disability and neurodiversity, what disability looks like, the medical and social models of disabilities and demonstrates how prevalent disability really is in our society. The training explores ableism and…
Communication Skills Practice
Empathy Exercises
Group Activity
Mental Health Literacy
Workshop
Description
This training takes the attendees through the definition of disability and neurodiversity, what disability looks like, the medical and social models of disabilities and demonstrates how prevalent disability really is in our society. The training explores ableism and toxic positivity, and how attendees can start their allyship journey with some Do’s and Don’t’s.
This training pairs well with the Demystifying Disability: Ask Me Anything session, which can be connected at the end. A discount can be given for booking both sessions at the same time.
Benefits
This 'Disability Awareness' training allows attendees:
- To gain a better understanding of disability and neurodiversity and how to be a better ally
- Increased empathy for the disabled community
- Motivation to engage with work colleagues who identify as disabled and neurodivergent
- Better inclusion practices leading to a more productive workforce
- Clarity on myths and misconceptions around disability.
Hosted by Elaine Carroll
About the Host
Identifying as being neurodivergent and having multiple non-apparent disabilities, I am a strong advocate for disability inclusion as well as accessibility within society. After 11 years working in the tech industry, I refocused my attention and training to start my own company. I now use my knowledge and passion to support the disabled and neurodivergent community with 1:1 coaching. I also strive to further disability awareness with workshops and speaking engagements, building on my previous engagements with Disability:IN, d&i Leaders and my on going role as a PurpleSpace.org Ambassador. Outside of my incredibly rewarding work, I live with my partner and am a cat mama. I am also an avid book collector of first, signed editions.
Travel Locations
Willing to travel within Europe, Africa, some Middle Eastern countries, Canada and Asia (not including China). Flights within 3 hours economy, within 5 hours, Premium Economy, 5+ hours are required to be business flights due to disability accommodations.
Within Europe, if I can take a train I am happy to do so.
Focus Areas
Development/Coaching
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Certifications & Credentials
No public liability as traditionally, business has been online only.
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Ability to show presentation, depending on size of group, mic may be needed.
Past Clients
Google whilst I was an employee
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