Workplace accommodation conversations don't have to feel uncomfortable.
Interns arriving with IEPs. Team members requesting accommodations. Employees returning to work from an injury or illness. To ask or not to ask about diagnosis & disclosure. Navigating a conversation with an employee who chooses to share. How to create a culture where people feel comfortable to share & ask for accommodations in the first place. When did this even become such a big thing?!
Many leaders are unfamiliar with how to conduct conversations with team members around accommodations – and with how to act on that information once they get it.
Recognizing accommodations in the workplace is essential for fostering inclusivity, supporting diverse abilities, and empowering all employees. By acknowledging and implementing accommodations, leaders can increase productivity, reduce barriers, and create a psychologically safe environment that values individual strengths and needs.
In this workshop, participants will learn the information and skills they need to navigate these conversations with confidence and empathy, while building and maintaining trust.
Learning Objectives:
- An understanding of who may require accommodations & why they matter
- An understanding of the diagnostic process & disclosure for people with neurodiversities – and the barriers to each
- Intuitive vs. designed accommodations
Take-Away Strategies & Tools:
- Practical tools to overcome communication barriers, and to foster a culture of psychological safety
- Strategies to support workers from the hiring & interview process, during interviewing & onboarding, and throughout their tenure with the organization
- Communication model to guide accommodation conversations that will benefit all workers
Additional Information:
- This workshop has been developed for leaders and their teams
- Standard length is 4 hours
- This session is available for virtual or for in-person delivery
- Client will be responsible for speaker travel costs, plus a per diem over and above the speaker fee
- Need additional tailoring of content, or a fully customized session? We're here for you. Book a free needs assessment today so we can uncover exactly what you need and how we can help
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