Disability Confidence for Leaders

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Unlock your potential as an inclusive leader who can bring out the best in all your employees.

Our Disability Confidence for Leaders training offers a fresh perspective on disability and neurodiversity, empowering you to become the leader you aspire to be.

Designed for both formal and informal leaders across all levels of an organisation, this comprehensive session covers the following key areas:

  • Disability demographics in New Zealand
  • Models of disability and their relationship to the NZ Disability Strategy
  • Understanding types of disabilities, both visible and undisclosed
  • The benefits of disability and neurodiversity for your organisation
  • Relevant legislation around disability in New Zealand
  • Effective communication and behaviours that support and respect disabled individuals
  • Identifying barriers faced by disabled and neurodivergent people
  • Reasonable accommodations and implementation strategies
  • Accessing further support and resources for fostering disability inclusion in the workplace.
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Hosted by the NZDEN, these trainings are available to everyone.

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