Fee for Service
Tailored to cover the basics needed to communicate and appropriately interact with deaf and hard of hearing employees and coworkers. Instructors of this workshop have real life experience using and teaching many forms of sign language and communication etiquette. A variety of materials will be distributed to each participant for further study and practice. Interested employers may choose between a basic half-day workshop or an in-depth full day workshop.
Because of the cultural and language barriers that many deaf and hard of hearing people face in today’s society, this workshop addresses many issues regarding how to communicate effectively and professionally with people who have hearing losses. It will teach participants what other means of communication can be used if sign language is not known or an interpreter is not present. Instruction and open discussion ensures that all participants will be more comfortable and knowledgeable about barriers deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing non-signers face in any environment.
Installation and Use of Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD)
Effective communication is a requirement of businesses to provide to people with hearing disabilities. The environment and nature of business is critical to determining what type of equipment is needed, installation of this equipment, and proper etiquette. Employees participating in this training will become more comfortable and knowledgeable using devices to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing individuals as well as learn trouble-shooting strategies when problems may arise.
Participants of this workshop will learn about a variety of disabilities such as visual impairments, hearing losses, deafness, developmental disabilities, wheelchair users, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, speech impairments, mental illness, and other hidden disabilities. Through the use of videos, instruction, handouts, and testimonies participants will become more aware of, comfortable with, and understanding of the barriers that people with disabilities encounter as well as some interesting techniques they use every day to be independent and successful.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. Learn what the responsibilities are as a business provider whether private or public as well as how business providers are protected under the ADA. Participants of this workshop will acquire a basic understanding of the five titles of the ADA through instruction, handouts, case analysis, and open discussion.
The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all programs conducted by Federal agencies, within organizations receiving Federal funds, in Federal employment, and in the hiring and employment practices of Federal contractors. In this workshop, participants will learn about the four titles under the Rehabilitation Act and how it may apply to their specific organization and programs. More emphasis will be focused on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which states that “no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under” any program or activity that either receives Federal funds or is conducted by any Executive agency or the US. Postal Service.
Formerly called P.L. 94-142 or the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, this law required public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual needs. Learn what the law specifically states, what accommodations should be made in regarding different types of disabilities, how to develop appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEP), how to modify lessons, where to locate resources for providing various types of accommodations, and how to motivate parents and students to become better advocates. Participants of this workshop will become more knowledgeable of IDEA through the use of videos, instruction, handouts, and open discussion.
Universal Design
Employers who hire people with disabilities tap into a vast and varied labor pool, potentially giving companies a competitive edge. Studies show that people with disabilities work hard, perform well, and have generally lower turnover rates than non-disabled colleagues. Learn how to establish best practices for employing persons with disabilities, how to avoid discriminatory advertising and interviewing, providing accommodations, and how to change attitudes within the workplace.
Maximum class participants: 25
Accessibility Services: On-site Surveys & Comprehensive Reports
Titles I, II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires places of public accommodation, local and state entities, and employers of people with disabilities to comply with the Accessibility Guidelines under the ADA. In addition, any Title III (public accommodation) in the State of Florida must also adhere to the Florida Accessibility Building Code. The ILRC has trained, professional staff to conduct on-site accessibility surveys along with composing a comprehensive report of the non-compliant features found within your facility. In addition, the ILRC will provide further technical assistance regarding the codes as well as resources to locate the materials needed for structural change.
Maximum class participants: not applicable
Sign Language Interpreting Services
ILRC provides qualified sign language interpreters as required for effective communication under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Our Interpreter Coordinator receives requests from a local businesses such as hospitals, medical facilities, corporations, small businesses, city and state government entities, federal agencies, financial institutions, mortgage firms, law firms, etc. and coordinate with freelance and staff interpreters to honor those requests.
Maximum
class participants: not applicable
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