Disability & Health for Managers

Build disability knowledge and confidence to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Ensure employees with disabilities and health conditions are supported to flourish in your organisation.

Designed specifically for managers, this disability and health awareness training course provides a broad understanding of disability, its legal definition and how it has been treated by society – as well as a range of different conditions.

  • Help managers, team leaders and supervisors understand the potential needs of disabled employees and customers
  • Build disability knowledge within your organisation
  • Attract and retain a diverse workforce
  • Support your journey to become a Disability Confident employer

What will your managers learn?

  • A broad understanding of disability, its legal definition and social context
  • An overview of 12 different conditions
  • Practical solutions and adjustments which can be implemented in the workplace
  • Assistive technology and Access to Work

Who this course is for

Line managers, team leaders, supervisors and those in HR roles. The course is also relevant for those wanting to understand how to support people with disabilities in their team.

This course can be easily adapted to front-line staff in education or employment services.

Structure of learning

It typically takes 4 hours for a learner to complete the course.

This is structured for the learner in the following way:

• Live session one – 2hrs

• Live session Two – 2hrs

Requirements for the best learning experience

This facilitated learning is delivered in an interactive online method therefore please ensure you have access to the following:

  • Laptop or PC with internet connection
  • Webcam and microphone capabilities
  • Zoom video conferencing*

*Zoom App gives full functionality so provides the best possible learning experience including:

  • Break out activities in small groups
  • Interactive whiteboard usage
  • Online access to supporting resources such as handout, in course manuals and supporting documentation – where applicable
  • The best possible live interactive activity and discussion lead learning
  • Facilitated by one of our qualified Disability Training & Consultancy Specialists

Once you register:

• You will receive a course confirmation welcome email and then 2 weeks before the start date, comprehensive joining instructions detailing how to successfully complete the course from start to finish will be sent through via email.

• Please let your instructor know if you have any additional learning needs or if we can support your learning further.

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Absence Management Referral mailbox
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Online Placement Questionnaire mailbox
This is where all employee outcome reports will be sent following any new-starter placement screening questionnaires that are completed.

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