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Understanding Episodic Disabilities

Episodic disabilities, including diabetes, HIV, cancer, and multiple sclerosis are fluctuating and unpredictable. In this live training, you’ll learn how these conditions affect the workplace and gain practical strategies for inclusion to create a supportive environment.

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Participants will learn actionable steps to create and maintain an inclusive workplace that supports employees with episodic disabilities. This live training addresses the unique challenges and substantial limitations these conditions can present, offering strategies to promote accessibility and ensuring your workplace remains welcoming and fair for everyone.

Training outline & objectives

Understanding episodic disabilities

Identify different types of episodic disabilities, such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, and recognize their prevalence in the workplace.
Explore the characteristics of episodic disabilities, including their fluctuating nature and impact on individuals' wellness and illness.

Workplace implications

Recognize the workplace barriers faced by individuals living with episodic disabilities, including challenges related to accommodation, stigma, and access to support.
Reflect on the impact of episodic disabilities on workplace dynamics, productivity, and overall employee well-being.

Accommodation & support

Evaluate workplace accommodations for employees with episodic disabilities, considering the need for flexibility, accessibility, and support.
Understand the legal framework surrounding episodic disabilities, including provincial and federal laws governing accommodation and discrimination.

Communication & advocacy

Initiate conversations about episodic disabilities in the workplace, fostering open dialogue, understanding, and support.
Provide tips and strategies for managers and supervisors to effectively communicate with employees living with episodic disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accommodation.

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