Supporting Workers with Disabilities & Their Workplaces
Live Webinar Date and Time
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:00-5:30pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
Instructor
Monique A. M. Gignac, PhD
Webinar Description
Many workers with long-term physical and mental health conditions struggle when deciding whether to seek support from their workplace. In making decisions, they weigh risks like the loss of privacy or reputation if they disclose any support needs, versus concerns about job difficulties and changes to work performance if they don’t receive support. Workers, workplace representatives and health professionals often report being unsure what workers should discuss and what might be helpful. This webinar discusses the development and evaluation of a new interactive support planning resource, the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT) to answer these questions.
Content Disclosure
This presentation will focus on the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT) and will not include other similar or related tools.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the decision-making process that workers undertake when considering whether to share personal health information with others in the workplace.
- Describe a new accommodation planning resource that can help workers communicate their support and accommodation needs.
- Identify additional workplace support ideas and strategies to assist workers living with chronic and episodic health conditions across a range of diverse job needs.
Successful Completion
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
Audience
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists
Continuing Education
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/18/2024.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Social Workers:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers.
This program will award 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours. Sponsor License #159001466.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Monique A. M. Gignac, PhD - Has nothing to disclose.
Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.
