At no additional cost, DVR staff can conduct awareness and etiquette training to all levels of your organization to include owners, managers, HR professionals, and current employees. Our training provides best practices for interviewing, accommodations, communication and working with people with a disability. Topics of expertise include:
- medical aspects of disability
- strategies for adjusting to disability
- demographics of people with disabilities
- state/federal laws concerning independence and employment of people with disabilities
- assistive technology
- conducting pre-employment inquires
- identifying essential job functions
- community services and support systems
- reasonable accommodation process
- customized or supported employment
- language and etiquette
- disability myths
- customer service
- creating accessible work sites for employees
For more information, email the Business Services Team or contact a DVR Office nearest to your place of employment.