Disability Awareness and Confidence Training (DACT)
ODEN DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING
Ready to enhance your business performance through innovative labour solutions?
Do you have questions about how to hire, onboard, and retain employees who have a disability?
The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) offers Disability Awareness and Confidence training for your Human Resources, Management, Leadership, and Staff teams.
Why Take Disability Awareness and Confidence Training?
It is predicted that Canada will have a 2 million worker shortfall by 2031*. This shortage will cause a 1.3% drop in the Canadian GDP, equal to $200 billion US. And in a recent survey, 75% of Ontario Chamber of Commerce members identified labour shortages as their #1 business challenge.
According to Statistics Canada, 27% of Canadians self-identify as having a disability. People who have a disability are willing and prepared to work and meet the demands of the workplace with over 50% holding post-secondary diplomas, degrees and trade certifications.
What is the link between the two statements above?
There is a demand problem, and a supply solution.
Is your business ready to hire with intent? To be successful, companies must look to what has been previously termed as a non-traditional labour source to meet their business needs and ensure growth.
At ODEN, our team of Disability Employment Inclusion Specialists offers a rich array of services to help businesses develop and engage a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Overview
These training sessions delivered by our Disability Employment Inclusion Specialists will teach your teams on why employing people who have a disability is valuable for any business regardless of size.
Here’s what our trainers do in facilitated DACT session:
- Explain the benefits of inclusive hiring practices
- Dispel common misconceptions and myths about people who have a disability
- Prepare your teams to confidently on-board new employees who have a disability
- Provide an opportunity for you to ask any question in a safe, supportive setting
Learning outcomes for all sessions
- What disability looks like in Canada — the facts
- Dispelling the myths that create biases and employment barriers
- Case studies of businesses that have benefited from creating an inclusive workforce
Learning Outcome add-ons for Managers
- Considerations for successful implementation – avoiding management pitfalls
Learning Outcome add-ons for Staff teams
- Ways to have inclusive workplace interactions.
Learning Outcome add-ons for Executive Leadership
- In-depth case studies of businesses with an inclusive workforce
- How to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity across your organization
- How to support or encourage employee resource groups
Learning Outcome add-ons for Human Resource teams
- In-depth case studies of businesses that have benefited by creating an inclusive workforce and culture
- Tips for creating and engaging a diverse workforce in your business
Your investment
- Facilitated sessions start at $750