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title: Disability inclusion training for the workplace
description: Learn disability employment best practices to build a more inclusive workplace.
slug: disability-inclusion-training-business-expertise
author: The Understood Team
published: '2020-10-12T20:39:22.391Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/disability-inclusion-training-business-expertise
lang: en
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# Disability inclusion training for the workplace

## Disability inclusion in the workplace

Disability inclusion is a critical part of any business.

Employees with disabilities make up a large percentage of the workforce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults in the United States has a disability.

That includes [invisible disabilities](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/understanding-invisible-disabilities-in-the-workplace) as well as visible ones. Many employees have disabilities, whether or not they’ve disclosed those disabilities at work.

Without disability inclusion, your business isn’t doing all it can to support its current employees. And if your company isn't proactive about disability inclusion in the hiring process, you may be losing out on top candidates.

## Virtual Live Training

Virtual live trainings (VLTs) from Understood help companies build awareness and offer simple tips employees, managers, and HR and DEI leaders can use to create a more inclusive workplace and support not only employees with disabilities, but all employees.

Through dialogue and interactive activities, our expert facilitators help guide staff, managers, and leaders in building their knowledge about disability awareness, recognizing bias and stigma, using inclusive language and behavior, and leveraging tools that promote inclusion. Tools and resources are also provided for learners to use on their own time. 

Trainings are offered as stand-alone, facilitated events or as part of a series. Or, you can choose a “blended” experience where learners participate in self-led video learning through a learning management system (LMS) in combination with a VLT. Suggested pairings are provided for each training. All trainings are fully accessible, with live closed captions, transcripts provided for any embedded videos, and options to participate in the way that works best for each learner.

To learn more, email our Partnerships team at [**partnerships@understood.org**](mailto:partnerships@understood.org).

## Our disability inclusion experts

In addition to facilitating training, our disability inclusion experts are available for conferences, speaking engagements, and trainings. 

*For more information, contact us at *[***partnerships@understood.org***](mailto:partnerships@understood.org)* *

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