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Accommodations and Accessibility Leadership (AAL) Program
Recertification Credits: 8 CEUs
Audience:
- Entry to Mid-Level
- Individuals new to accommodations and accessibility programming
Cost: $617 per person
Full refunds permitted within 10 days of registration; after 10 days, no refunds are permitted for any reason. Substitutions, access to the recordings, and date changes will be accepted.
Program Overview
Take a deeper dive into accommodations and accessibility. Your organization needs a leader who understands, anticipates, and responds appropriately to requests for accommodations. Your knowledge and ideas are also important for designing accessible workspaces and/or marketplaces. Additionally, you are pivotal in understanding how the complexity of intersectionality requires up-to-date strategies for inclusion. This experiential learning course takes you on a journey to explore how to go beyond compliance towards innovation, effective communication, and allyship. Also, learn how to use data to mitigate risks and measure high performance.
This immersive program includes understanding how to apply next-generation technology in a functional environment, as well as distinguishing between universal design and accessible/inclusive design best practices. Also, find out how to connect your organization’s goals to the future of accommodations and accessibility management.
Live Online Sessions:
- August 21-22, 2024 at 1:00 PM-5:00 PM ET daily
- December 3-4, 2024 at 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET daily
Sessions are recorded and available for one year from the date of registration. All materials will be provided online only.
Program Objectives
Improve how accommodations and accessibility are managed, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.
Develop a framework that allows for collaboration and allyship for people with disabilities, caregivers, different generational groups, and other stakeholders.
Scan the environment for risks, compliance, belonging, and high performance.
Adapt change management practices that are forward-thinking, fair, and responsive to the needs of people with disabilities and caregivers.
Content Outline
Each element includes a pre-assessment quiz, as well as an online activity to reinforce on-the-job application.
This visual illustrates the in-depth content covered in the
Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® and
Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® certification systems.
Relevant DEI Knowledge Domains
CDP® Domains
- A. Manage DEI Planning, ROI, and Budget
- B. Lead DEI Organizational Integration Efforts
- C. Promote DEI Organizational Culture & Engagement
- D. Manage DEI Initiatives
- E. Partner with HR to Implement DEI Strategies
- F. Coordinate DEI Education & Development
CDE® Domains
- A. Engage in Professional Self-Development and Continuous Learning
- C. Manage DEI Strategic Planning and Budget
- D. Champion Organizational DEI Policies, Compliance, and Governance
- E. Champion Organizational Values & Inclusive Culture
- F. Advance Organizational Staff Education, Development, & Training
- I. Collaborate on DEI Organizational Communications & Engagement
DEI Competencies Relevant to the AAL Program
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CDP® - The Business Case for DEIA
Organizations who employ diverse workforces better understand customer needs, are more proactive managing costs and opportunities, and are poised to thrive in a global economy. This competency helps practitioners maximize DEIA efforts using traditional business principles.
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CDP® - Diversity Recruiting, Engagement, and Retention
Diversity and HR practitioners use best practices to attract, engage, include, and retain teams to enable a strong, resilient workforce.
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CDP® - Disability, Accessibility, and Accommodations
Diversity practitioners work to create an accessible for people with disabilities. This includes challenging stereotypes about disabilities, helping supervisors provide reasonable accommodations, and ensuring individuals with disabilities are fully engaged at work.
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CDP® - Designing Programs for Veterans
Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to the workplace and civilian life. It’s important to understand their experiences without stereotyping or exhibiting biases. Diversity practitioners can help veterans by designing holistic programs to support their transition and career development.
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CDE® - Bias in People, Policies, and Practices
Diversity leaders are challenged to confront age old assumptions about unconscious bias. This competency identifies implicit associations that lead to discrimination, inequality, and exclusion and presents effective techniques to overcome stereotypes and biases.
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CDE® - Connecting Demographic Shifts to Organizational Strategy
Demographic shifts have a major impact on the workforce and marketplace. Diversity leaders analyze demographic data to develop effective DEIA strategies for service delivery, talent management, marketing, communications, competitive positioning, and more.
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CDE® - The Next Generation of DEIA Work
DEIA leaders need to be prepared to adapt their strategies to meet the needs of the changing workforce and marketplace. This competency helps leaders evaluate how DEIA efforts have evolved and prepares the organization to adopt forward-thinking practices and strategies.
Are you ready to champion Accessibility?
Don't settle for just meeting compliance requirements. Become a leader who drives innovation in accessibility and inclusion. Register for the AAL Program today!