Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

This course will introduce methods and procedures to ensure disability inclusion in the workplace. It starts with an overview of the concept of disability and the barriers to inclusion in the workplace. You will comprehend the various forms of disability and their causes, as well as ableism and its types. Next, the UK legislation related to disability will be discussed. The way that people view disability affects their attitudes toward it.

Four broad models of disability encompass diverse viewpoints, and you will learn about them in detail. The working-age disabled population in the UK employs over half of its workforce. The challenges a disabled person feels while working will be highlighted, as well as the obligations of employers, competent authorities and workers’ representatives toward disabled people. The following section will teach you how to ensure health and safety for disabled people.

The course then explains the strategies for managing workers with disabilities and techniques for communicating with disabled people. Also, you will understand the importance of recruiting and providing promotions to people with disability in the workplace. Creating an inclusive workplace entails more than just hiring people with disabilities. It is about building long-term plans, methods, and support to foster an environment for people with disabilities, and you will discover how.