Disability Etiquette Trainings
A FREE training funded through Denver Human Services for Denver-based businesses, clubs and organizations. In an effort to build awareness and reduce stigma of people with I/DD, Easterseals Colorado will work with Denver-based businesses, clubs and organizations on a variety of training options to encourage a more welcoming and inclusive culture and environment. Your location, we come to you.
*Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Disability Etiquette Lunch & Learn Series will now include a pre-recorded video series to support diversity & inclusion of people with I/DD in the community, and a series of trainings for our partners to increase awareness of services until we receive word that we may meet in person.
Please Register and RSVP for access to the Playlists on
1. The Research (Adult & College Learner Series)
2. The Video Discussions
3. Parts 6 on Service Awareness for
1. Parents
2. Teachers & Case Managers
3. Frontline Staff (History of I/DD, Disability Etiquette, and Supporting ASD in the Workplace)
4. Parts 7 of the training for Leaders of Organizations
We ask that you do not share the direct youtube link as we are required to track attendance for reporting purposes however, please feel free to share this website with your networks, and links to the “teaser” videos and/or forward email promotion regarding the teasers.
Adult & College Learner Series: Orientation Part 1 of 2: The ’10 in 10′ Min. (Highlights of 10 Parts)
(This video along with part 12 summarize the first six teasers.)
Note: Additional registration required for Parts 6 & 7 Detailed below. Part 6 for parents & frontline staff. Part 7 for organizational leaders.
‘Disclosure, Caregiving & Authentic Living: Updating the Business Case for Diversity,’ advice from the research
Orientation (Part 1):
0:01 Intro & Speaking Up
5:45 Part 1: Safe Space & Support
17:13 Part 2&3: ‘Covering’ & Censorship
24:24 Part 9: Disability & Race
52:40 Inspiration for the advocate June 2020, Expression and Hopes
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DIP: College and Adult Learner Series Research
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DIP: College and Adult Learner Series Research
Orientation to Adult & College Learner Series and the Research and relation to Inclusion of I/DD (Part 2 of 2)
Orientation (Part 2): ‘Leadership and the Using Technology Wisely, and Subcultures & Classism’, advice from the research
0:45 Part 12: Johari Window ‘sneak peak’ & Intro
(The parts below are detailed in the three teasers on Quantitative Inclusion)
7:51 Part 11: Media Bias & Psychology
10:37 Part 10: Self Determination
17:27 Part 4: Handing a Crisis
24:18 Part 5: Neurodiversity & Speech Codes
29:05 Part 8: Virtue Signaling
35:30 Use of Humor and Music, August 2020, Improvisation and Irony
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DIP: Discussions
(Parts 6&7 are available below with Registration. Part 6 for parents & frontline staff. Part 7 for organizational leaders.)
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Parents & Caregivers (The Part 6 Supplements):
-Part 6: DVR & Medicaid Waivers
-Part 6: Work incentives, protecting benefits and ABLE
-DIP Topic: Person Centered Care, Living Will and Power of Attorney
-Part 6: Supporting People w/ ASD in the Workplace
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DIP: Self Advocacy
For Teachers and Case Managers (as well as Parents & Caregivers):
-Self Advocacy: Part 1: Pre-Employment Services, Self Advocacy, Discovery & Choosing Goals
Self Advocacy: Part 2: Customized Employment, Self-Directed IEP & Taking Action
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Organizations & Businesses (The Part 7 Supplements):
-Part 7-1: Partnering on & Supporting Inclusion
-Part 7-2: The Business Case for Diversity
-Part 6: Supporting People w/ ASD in the Workplace
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Training Options:
- Lunch & Learn – This introductory training, designed to be held over the lunch hour, will provide an overview of disability etiquette. (Register for Part 6 and/or 7 Supplements on our website or Click hereto view our Training Options)
- Half-Day & Full-Day – A more in-depth and interactive training tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, club or organization.
- In-Depth Consultation for Inclusion (facilities, hiring, onboarding, etc.) with discussion of Customized Employment, and recommendations on Strategic HR and Talent Management. Topics include Best Practices including Onboarding and Succession Planing. (Click here to view our Concept Portfolio)
- In-person or Virtual Workshop to enhance the cultural through 1) Supporting Disclosure and Collaboration and/or 2) Disability Etiquette training (See our Training Options playlist above for more information or Click Here to view a 30 min sample presentation, or Here to view our video on Social & Emotional Learning and our current offerings)
- Planning Opportunities – This training will cover the value and benefits of hiring individuals with I/DD and address any concerns an employer may have. (See Part 7)
- Innovative Networking – An Easterseals Colorado facilitated opportunity for businesses to work together to share their experiences, successes, challenges and implement change. (Visit our website for the latest updates and Register for our Adult & College Learner Series and/or the DIP Discussions, and contact us if you are interested having us facilitate a Panel Member Training)
Presenters:
- Austin Royce, Easterseals Colorado – Studied in Organizational Leadership, Austin has developed operational strategies that are catalysts for change in the social sphere cultivating respect, trust, and integrity. By driving both emotional intelligence and self awareness, he pays close attention to an individuals and groups’ identities, motivators, growth, and personality, to increase discretionary effort, innovation, and change readiness. His strategic Human Resources strategies encourage authenticity, ethical leadership and organizational diversity. He works with community organizations and agencies to support adults in the workplace on disability etiquette, bias, disclosure, (i.e. caregiving, disability) and provides information on accessing community resources.
- Jocelyn Roy, Artist at Access Gallery – Jocelyn’s passion for disability inclusion began through supporting children with disabilities at a local elementary school. She impacts others by sharing her experiences living with a disability, sharing resources, and using her advocacy skills to educated others. Jocelyn landed at Access Gallery at age 17 where she follows her dream of being an abstract and mixed media artist.
- Brittany Murdock, Artist at Access Gallery – Brittany is a self-taught artists who has been with Access Gallery since 2005, joining the gallery through an internship program at her high school. Smart and determined, Brittany is no stranger to adversity. Living with cerebral palsy and limited resources, Brittany created her own business, Brittany’s Accessories, and sells a variety of mixed media art including her pony beads.
Interested in learning more? Contact Austin Royce at aroyce@eastersealscolorado.org or 720.234.3068.
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