Introduction to Job Accommodation

Overview

Learn creative approaches to accommodation planning that enhance the productivity, comfort and safety of employees with disabilities — while respecting their privacy, autonomy and dignity. Through presentations, discussions, case studies, and brainstorming and simulation exercises, participants will:

1. Understand key concepts about employment accommodation.
2. Learn ADAPTABLE, a general approach to workplace accommodation planning.
3. Know what contributes to the success — or the failure — of the accommodation process.
4. Apply the ADAPTABLE approach to cases of employees with disabilities.

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Who should attend?

This seminar will interest anyone who has a stake in diversity, disability, compensation, and health and safety issues, including:

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Course duration

3 - 4 hours. A 50-minute "lunch-and-learn" version is also available.

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Comments from participants

• "Your passion is inspirational!"
• "[This course] exceeded my expectations."
• "Extraordinarily well organized. Fully packed with useful information."
• "The ideas and knowledge bounced around, both in the lectures and discussions, were beneficial."
• "Activities were fun and helpful in learning and understanding the principles."
• "Very dynamic. Great teaching materials."
• "Alan Cantor was energetic and included peers within his presentation."
• "The course was very well planned — to the minute and very informative."

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To host this course...

To discuss hosting this course, email Alan Cantor, or telephone 416-406-5098.