Disabled teacher with students.

6 – 9 HOURS (BASED ON EXTENT OF OPTIONAL EXERCISES SELECTED TO REINFORCE LEARNING)

This module stresses the importance of disability non-discrimination legislation and provides a concise overview of the potential scope that disability legislation can take. This module also highlights types of discrimination that can occur and establishes a context for the importance of reasonable accommodation.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, course participants will be able to:

  • Outline the importance of disability non-discrimination.
  • Understand the potential scope of disability law.
  • Explain the different forms that discrimination can take.
  • Define reasonable accommodation.
  • Provide examples of reasonable accommodation.
  • Describe the concept of burden of proof.