Ensure you have the knowledge to support your colleagues and create a workplace environment where disability inclusion and accessibility are prioritized.
The Centre for Workplace Accessibility has launched a new course on Disability at Work 101, available to all UBC faculty and staff. This course will support you in strengthening your understanding about disability and identifying strategies to promote disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace.
Inclusion at UBC
At UBC, inclusion is a strategic priority, as per the Inclusion Action Plan. UBC is committed to creating a welcoming community where those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized are treated equitably, feel respected and feel a sense of belonging.
According to Statistics Canada, nearly one quarter (24%) of working aged Canadians have a disability (2022 Report on Disability and Accessibility in Canada), an increase from the previous Canadian census on disability. Mental health and chronic pain related disabilities had the highest increases. UBC employees with a disability are less likely to feel a sense of belonging in the workplace compared to employees without a disability (2021 Workplace Experiences Survey). For this reason, it is important for us to view disability inclusion and accessibility at UBC as a collective responsibility that requires collaboration, trying new things together, and thinking differently to make the workplace more inclusive for everyone. All UBC faculty and staff can contribute to co-creating accessible environments at the university, and it starts with improving your disability literacy.
About the course
The course seeks to provide employees with the foundational information they need to create more disability-inclusive and accessible environments at UBC through the exploration of these three key questions:
- How can I be better informed about disability?
- How can I foster a culture of accessibility in the workplace?
- How can I continue my learning journey about disability in the workplace?
Through the course, you will explore:
- The diverse nature of disability, including examples of different disabilities
- Key definitions and terms about disability and disability inclusion
- Workplace practices and strategies that support disability inclusion
- Relevant institutional and external resources
Time commitment
This course will take an estimated 60 minutes to complete and is self-paced.
Ready to get started?
Take the Disability at Work 101 course at the link below.
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