Disability Awareness: Respectful Interactions with People of All Abilities


    Disability Awareness: Respectful Interactions with People of All Abilities

    STC # 01139202

    Course Summary: This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to engage respectfully and inclusively with individuals of all abilities, fostering fairness and equity in their interactions. Law enforcement professionals, including probation officers, frequently work with individuals who have visible and invisible disabilities, making comprehensive training in accessibility, accommodations, and trauma-informed care essential. By exploring how disability intersects with the justice system, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of reasonable accommodation, mental health awareness, and strategies for ethical supervision. Participants will leave with actionable tools to navigate diverse abilities with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring their practices align with the principles of inclusion and justice.

    Performance Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

      1. Define disability.
      2. Define the social and medical model of disability.
      3. Give three examples of person-first terms.
      4. Name three parts of the ADA that apply to people who are on probation.
      5. Define implicit and explicit bias.
      6. List three local resources for people living with disabilities.

    Instructor:

    Andie Carter

    STC Certification Number:

    01139202

    Course Length: 8 hours

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