Disability Inclusion Training Menu

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Getting started with service options available to people with disabilities in Minnesota can be overwhelming. This session breaks down the steps you need to take to start accessing services, from qualification to assessment to annual planning.

Finding the Right Resources for You

It can be overwhelming when connecting with resources outside the traditional disability services system. This session will highlight national and statewide resources available for support such as housing, transportation, assistive technology, recreational activities, and more.

Self-Directed Services Simplified

Self-directed services help people with disabilities of all ages maintain their independence by deciding how, when, and from whom their services and support will be delivered. This session breaks down the complexities and myths about self-directed services from authorization to implementation and continued support.

Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities

This training covers the dimensions of disability, employment statistics for people with disabilities, common barriers in the workplace, best practices for making workplaces accessible and inclusive, and talent acquisition and retention.

Disability 101

Disability is a broad, varied term that encompasses many lived experiences. This training will explore the history of disability and the disability rights movements, the importance of language to the disability community, and encourage attendees to become familiar with the diversity of disability.

Workplace Accommodations

There are many misconceptions about accommodations in the workplace, especially what they are and how much they cost. This training discusses the benefits and costs, advocating for accommodations, challenging stigmas, and the ideal accommodations process.

Avoiding Ableism, Becoming Allies

This training covers how ableism exists in society and our workplaces by discussing what ableism is, our beliefs about disability and the language we use, microaggressions, and why challenging ableism matters. Create actionable plans to become allies.

Intersectionality and Disability

Disability is an intersectional identity, and this training dives deeper into this concept by discussing the meaning and history of intersectionality, how systems of inequity create compounding barriers, and how to best support people with disabilities with various identities.

Neurodiversity and Disability

As a newer term to the mainstream, neurodiversity is often misunderstood. This training covers the meaning and history of neurodiversity, dispels myths about neurodivergence, and provides actionable ways to create more inclusive communities that support neurodivergent people.

Mental Health and Disability

1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year. Mental health can be disabling when it impacts someone’s daily life significantly and persistently. In this session, we discuss mental health as a disability and the barriers to mental health care for people with intersectional identities that include disability.

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Getting started with service options available to people with disabilities in Minnesota can be overwhelming. This session breaks down the steps you need to take to start accessing services, from qualification to assessment to annual planning.

Finding the Right Resources for You

It can be overwhelming when connecting with resources outside the traditional disability services system. This session will highlight national and statewide resources available for support such as housing, transportation, assistive technology, recreational activities, and more.

Self-Directed Services Simplified

Self-directed services help people with disabilities of all ages maintain their independence by deciding how, when, and from whom their services and support will be delivered. This session breaks down the complexities and myths about self-directed services from authorization to implementation and continued support.

Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities

This training covers the dimensions of disability, employment statistics for people with disabilities, common barriers in the workplace, best practices for making workplaces accessible and inclusive, and talent acquisition and retention.

Disability 101

Disability is a broad, varied term that encompasses many lived experiences. This training will explore the history of disability and the disability rights movements, the importance of language to the disability community, and encourage attendees to become familiar with the diversity of disability.

Workplace Accommodations

There are many misconceptions about accommodations in the workplace, especially what they are and how much they cost. This training discusses the benefits and costs, advocating for accommodations, challenging stigmas, and the ideal accommodations process.

Avoiding Ableism, Becoming Allies

This training covers how ableism exists in society and our workplaces by discussing what ableism is, our beliefs about disability and the language we use, microaggressions, and why challenging ableism matters. Create actionable plans to become allies.

Intersectionality and Disability

Disability is an intersectional identity, and this training dives deeper into this concept by discussing the meaning and history of intersectionality, how systems of inequity create compounding barriers, and how to best support people with disabilities with various identities.

Neurodiversity and Disability

As a newer term to the mainstream, neurodiversity is often misunderstood. This training covers the meaning and history of neurodiversity, dispels myths about neurodivergence, and provides actionable ways to create more inclusive communities that support neurodivergent people.

Mental Health and Disability

1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year. Mental health can be disabling when it impacts someone’s daily life significantly and persistently. In this session, we discuss mental health as a disability and the barriers to mental health care for people with intersectional identities that include disability.

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Getting started with service options available to people with disabilities in Minnesota can be overwhelming. This session breaks down the steps you need to take to start accessing services, from qualification to assessment to annual planning.

Finding the Right Resources for You

It can be overwhelming when connecting with resources outside the traditional disability services system. This session will highlight national and statewide resources available for support such as housing, transportation, assistive technology, recreational activities, and more.

Self-Directed Services Simplified

Self-directed services help people with disabilities of all ages maintain their independence by deciding how, when, and from whom their services and support will be delivered. This session breaks down the complexities and myths about self-directed services from authorization to implementation and continued support.

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Highlights of Disability Inclusion Trainings with Lifeworks

Training Menu

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Finding the Right Resources for You

Self-Directed Services Simplified

Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities

Disability 101

Workplace Accommodations

Avoiding Ableism, Becoming Allies

Intersectionality and Disability

Neurodiversity and Disability

Mental Health and Disability

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Finding the Right Resources for You

Self-Directed Services Simplified

Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities

Disability 101

Workplace Accommodations

Avoiding Ableism, Becoming Allies

Intersectionality and Disability

Neurodiversity and Disability

Mental Health and Disability

Accessing Disability Services in Minnesota

Finding the Right Resources for You

Self-Directed Services Simplified

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