A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Diversity
How to nurture a "disability friendly" environmentDisabilities are no laughing matter. But a healthy dose of humor can go a long way toward fostering understanding, empathy and compassion in the workplace.
Blind since childhood, host Alex Valdez (a regular on the national TV comedy circuit) mixes his own experiences with humorous anecdotes to send a lighthearted, yet highly informative message about the realities of being disabled in today's workplace. A one-of-a-kind program laced with facts that clarify the law under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Americans With Disabilities Act: legal issues you need to know, in lay language
2 revealing exercises that help participants "walk in the shoes" of those with disabilities
Tips for communicating more comfortably and effectively with a disabled job candidate
How to let go of stereotypes when assessing a disabled person's qualifications
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1-volume video (1 hr. 4 min.)V21360 US $199.95 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Diversity
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