ADA & Disability Accommodation

Supervisors and HR professionals play a vital role in ensuring that employees with disabilities are supported and treated equitably under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. This training provides a clear, practical overview of ADA and disability accommodation requirements, emphasizing how to recognize, respond to, and manage accommodation requests appropriately. Participants will learn the respective roles of HR, supervisors, and employees in the interactive process and explore strategies for maintaining confidentiality, fostering inclusion, and ensuring compliance. Through discussion and examples, attendees will gain the confidence and tools to respond effectively and compassionately when employees request or need workplace accommodation.

Outcomes

• Understand the key provisions of the ADA and related disability laws, including the employer’s obligations to provide reasonable accommodations and prevent discrimination.
• Recognize when an employee may be making or signaling a need for accommodation, and respond appropriately by engaging in the interactive process in collaboration with HR.
• Apply best practices for managing accommodation requests, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting an inclusive work environment that balances compliance with compassion.

Speaker

Emma Blake & Suzi Wear

Recommended Audience

Supervisors, Managers, HR, Organizational Leaders