Disability Discrimination

Discriminatory attitudes, inaccurate assumptions, and stereotypes, lead to qualified and capable people with disabilities being denied job opportunities available to those who are fully abled. Workplace discrimination against disabled people is a problem. Fortunately, it is a problem that the law is designed to address vigorously – with substantial penalties for those who fall short. This course is designed to help the learner understand the ethical, moral and legal position regarding those with impairments, how it fits within an equal and diverse workplace, and their role in creating such a workplace. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. Learning Objectives: • List and describe the different types of disability discrimination that can occur • Explain how disability discrimination law applies throughout the employment process • Describe the circumstances in which disability discrimination law does not apply