Course Duration: 50+ minutes
Raise awareness and create a workplace where every employee is valued and included.
This Disability Awareness course develops an understanding of disability at work to support compliance and inclusion. It examines relevant legislation and employer duties as well as strategies to eliminate discrimination and create inclusive, accessible workplaces.
| Course Duration | 50+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | CPD |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
The course certificate includes:
A CPD-certified certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Government employment data has shown that the disability employment rate has fallen over recent years despite non-disabled employment rates rising. Because of this pattern, the disability employment gap is now at its widest since 2018. This has been made worse by the fact that more disabled people are leaving work each year than moving in.
Research conducted by the disability charity Scope provides context for this trend. People with a disability are approximately twice as likely to leave employment than those without a disability. Scope’s investigation found discrimination and a lack of reasonable adjustments to be two leading causes of employees with a disability leaving work.
Disability Awareness Training explains how to tackle discrimination and promote empathy and inclusion in your workplace. It also outlines how employers can make reasonable adjustments for their workers with disabilities, ensuring they can succeed in their roles.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers must provide a safe and accessible work environment for all employees. This duty requires employers to understand and consider the needs of their employees with disabilities when identifying and minimising workplace risks.
The Equality Act 2010 creates legal safeguards for disabled individuals and mandates employers to promote inclusivity and equality within their workplaces. Specific duties include:
Disability Awareness Training explores these legal duties and gives users an understanding of disability in the workplace and how to comply with relevant legislation.
Disability Awareness Training increases awareness and understanding of disability in the workplace. It is designed to equip organisations and individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
It’s crucial for promoting inclusivity, breaking down stereotypes and fostering a more supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities. It also helps employers fulfil their legal duties and make reasonable adjustments for their disabled employees.
Ideally, all workers and management should complete this training course as every employee needs to contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.
Disability awareness supports compliance with relevant legislation and helps employers create workplaces where employees with disabilities can thrive. It can also lead to increased workplace diversity, which has been shown to improve teamwork and decision-making.
It covers understanding different types of disabilities, complying with legislation and creating inclusive workplaces.
This disability awareness training course takes about 50 minutes to complete.
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