Boosting Workplace Inclusion for People with Disabilities


Date and Time

Starts:10/09/2024 12:00 PM

Ends:10/09/2024 1:00 PM

Registration Closes:10/09/2024 10:00 AM

Event Type: Webinar

1 CPD Hour(s)

Location:
ON24

Price:

HRPA Members: Free

Non-Members: Free


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Join us for a comprehensive webinar on "Boosting Workplace Inclusion for People with Disabilities." Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive environment in your organization. You will learn the following:

  • The Importance of workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.
  • Understanding the Disabilities Landscape - definitions and types of disabilities (physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health), debunking common misconceptions and stereotypes and an overview of legal protections.
  • Setting the Context - people with disabilities as a significant minority group, misrepresentation in workplace reporting, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in DEI initiatives.
  • How to Create an Inclusive Culture - the benefits of an inclusive workplace, key strategies such as inclusive mindset, flexible work, education, mentorship, and assistive technology and the role of leadership in fostering inclusion.
  • Mental Health and Invisible Disabilities - recognizing and supporting mental health needs, accommodating invisible disabilities, reducing the stigma and encouraging open conversations.
  • Putting it all together - from ideas to action.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understanding the Disabilities Landscape
  2. Legal Frameworks and Protections
  3. Creating an Inclusive Culture
  4. Supporting Mental Health and Invisible Disabilities 
  5. Implementing Inclusive Practices

Speaker bio(s)
Jeff Waldman

Jeff Waldman is the Founder of ScaleHR, a growing company that is hyper-focused on building the skills and careers of business leaders and HR professionals. ScaleHR has launched a variety of programs including training programs and workshops, learning communities, coaching and mentorship programs, and more.

With more than 24 years of experience in leadership, HR, HR tech, DEI, and entrepreneurship, Jeff has worked with organizations and people in dozens of countries around the world. He is a relentless community builder and has founded and participated in many industry initiatives including SocialHRCamp, HR Leaders Collective, Rethinking Disabilities, DisruptHR Toronto, DisruptHR Vancouver, and many more. Jeff is an avid blogger and speaker and has facilitated hundreds of talks on a variety of topics across the HR, Talent, DEI and HR Technology spectrums. He has advised many startups and currently sits as a member of Venture for Canada’s Employer Advisory Council.

Originally from Vancouver, Jeff is currently living in the north part of the Greater Toronto Area with his amazing wife and three awesome young boys with whom he spends his time. He also coaches his kids’ sports teams and is an avid hockey player and snowboarder.