AAL Program

Accommodations and Accessibility Leadership (AAL) Program

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Recertification Credits: 8 CEUs


Audience:

  • Entry to Mid-Level
  • Individuals new to accommodations and accessibility programming


Cost: $617 per person


No refunds are permitted for any reason. Substitutions, access to the recordings, and date changes will be accepted. IDC Policies

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Program Overview

Take a deeper dive into accommodations and accessibility. Your organization needs a leader who understands, anticipates, and responds appropriately to requests for accommodations. Your knowledge and ideas are also important for designing accessible workspaces and/or marketplaces. Additionally, you are pivotal in understanding how the complexity of intersectionality requires up-to-date strategies for inclusion. This experiential learning course takes you on a journey to explore how to go beyond compliance towards innovation, effective communication, and allyship. Also, learn how to use data to mitigate risks and measure high performance.


This immersive program includes understanding how to apply next-generation technology in a functional environment, as well as distinguishing between universal design and accessible/inclusive design best practices. Also, find out how to connect your organization’s goals to the future of accommodations and accessibility management.


Sessions are recorded and available for one year from the date of registration. All materials will be provided online only.


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Program Agenda

Program Objectives

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Improve how accommodations and accessibility are managed, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.

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Develop a framework that allows for collaboration and allyship for people with disabilities, caregivers, different generational groups, and other stakeholders.

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Scan the environment for risks, compliance, belonging, and high performance.

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Adapt change management practices that are forward-thinking, fair, and responsive to the needs of people with disabilities and caregivers.

Content Outline

Each element includes a pre-assessment quiz, as well as an online activity to reinforce on-the-job application.


This visual illustrates the in-depth content covered in the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® certification systems.

The framework for accommodation and accessibility leadership (AAL) success
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DEIA Knowledge Domains

CDP® Domains

  • A. Manage DEI Planning, ROI, and Budget
  • B. Lead DEI Organizational Integration Efforts
  • C. Promote DEI Organizational Culture and Engagement
  • D. Manage DEI Initiatives
  • E. Partner with HR to Implement DEI Strategies
  • F. Coordinate DEI Education and Development


CDE® Domains

  • A. Engage in Professional Self-Development and Continuous Learning
  • C. Manage DEI Strategic Planning and Budget
  • D. Champion Organizational DEI Policies, Compliance, and Governance
  • E. Champion Organizational Values & Inclusive Culture
  • F. Advance Organizational Staff Education, Development, and Training
  • I. Collaborate on DEI Organizational Communications and Engagement

DEI Competencies Relevant to the AAL Program

  • CDP® - The Business Case for DEIA

    Organizations who employ diverse workforces better understand customer needs, are more proactive managing costs and opportunities, and are poised to thrive in a global economy. This competency helps practitioners maximize DEIA efforts using traditional business principles.

  • CDP® - Diversity Recruiting, Engagement, and Retention

    Diversity and HR practitioners use best practices to attract, engage, include, and retain teams to enable a strong, resilient workforce.

  • CDP® - Disability, Accessibility, and Accommodations

    Diversity practitioners work to create an accessible for people with disabilities. This includes challenging stereotypes about disabilities, helping supervisors provide reasonable accommodations, and ensuring individuals with disabilities are fully engaged at work.

  • CDP® - Designing Programs for Veterans

    Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to the workplace and civilian life. It’s important to understand their experiences without stereotyping or exhibiting biases. Diversity practitioners can help veterans by designing holistic programs to support their transition and career development.

  • CDE® - Bias in People, Policies, and Practices

    Diversity leaders are challenged to confront age old assumptions about unconscious bias. This competency identifies implicit associations that lead to discrimination, inequality, and exclusion and presents effective techniques to overcome stereotypes and biases.

  • CDE® - Connecting Demographic Shifts to Organizational Strategy

    Demographic shifts have a major impact on the workforce and marketplace. Diversity leaders analyze demographic data to develop effective DEIA strategies for service delivery, talent management, marketing, communications, competitive positioning, and more.

  • CDE® - The Next Generation of DEIA Work

    DEIA leaders need to be prepared to adapt their strategies to meet the needs of the changing workforce and marketplace. This competency helps leaders evaluate how DEIA efforts have evolved and prepares the organization to adopt forward-thinking practices and strategies.

Ready to Reshape Your Organization?

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