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Disability Sensitivity Workshop

An Interactive Workshop Led by Individuals with Lived Experiences

The Disability Sensitivity Workshop is designed to help businesses and organizations create a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment. A practical and interactive journey through the disability spectrum, the workshop comes complete with real-world strategies and examples for engaging the disability community.

Book a Disability Sensitivity Workshop

OSCIL caters to a wide range of audiences including businesses, schools, government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Each workshop is facilitated by two individuals with lived experience who tailor the content and approach (in person or via Zoom) to suit the specific needs of the participants. This workshop can be a powerful tool in building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture within your business or organization. It reflects the importance of ongoing education and training and provides resources for continued learning beyond the workshop session.

Download the Disability Sensitivity Workshop flyer

A balding white man with gray hair and a gray mustache is standing behind a dark wooden podium in a room with beige walls and a beige linoleum floor. He is speaking while a blue slide with white text is displayed on a monitor mounted to the wall behind him. There is an American flag in a stand in the corner behind him, a bulky wooden table to his left, and an emblem with a tree in the center on the front of the podium. The man is wearing a dark sweater over a white collared shirt with a blue tie, dark pants, black shoes, and a dark charcoal jacket.

A balding men with gray hair and a gray mustache is seated behind a dark polished wooden desk in a room with beige walls. To his left, a white woman with a dark red ponytail is seated at the end of the desk with a black laptop set on the corner facing her. The man has a silver laptop in front of him as well. The woman is speaking wild man is turned to face her and a white slide with the words 'disability sensitivity'is displayed on a large monitor mounted to the wall behind them. The man is wearing a dark sweater and jacket. The woman is wearing a pink scarf, cream sweater, and dark leggings.

Benefits of Sensitivity Training

Conflict Resolution

Sensitivity training often includes conflict resolution skills, which can be invaluable in both personal and professional settings. Participants learn how to handle disagreements and conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Enhanced Teamwork

When individuals in a team or organization become more aware of each other's backgrounds and perspectives, it can lead to improved teamwork and collaboration. Teams that understand and respect each other's differences are often more cohesive and productive.

Addressing Microaggressions

Sensitivity training often addresses microaggressions—subtle, often unintentional acts of discrimination or insensitivity. Learning to recognize and address microaggressions is an important step in creating more inclusive environments.

Compliance with Regulations

Many organizations are required by law to provide diversity and inclusion training. Sensitivity training helps organizations comply with these regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues related to discrimination and harassment.

Pricing

GoldPackage

starts at $1250

Everything in the bronze and silver packages, plus:

Your organization is listed on the OSCIL homepage as a sponsor for up to one year.
One article each in our quarterly newsletter and monthly e–newsletter about your organizations commitment to inclusivity.
Sensitivity training handbook and swag bag for all participants.

Exact pricing determined by number of expected participants. Contact OSCIL for more information.

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SilverPackage

$750

Everything in the bronze package, plus:

Two additional months of e-newsletter sponsorship.
Your organization is listed as a sponsor in our next quarterly print newsletter.
Paid boost to the social media post included in bronze package for seven days.
Sensitivity training handbooks for up to a total of 30 participants.

BronzePackage

$350

Workshop facilitated by two OSCIL staff with lived experience.
Your organization is listed as a sponsor in our next monthly e–newsletter.
A social media post on Facebook and Instagram tagging your organization and highlighting completion of the workshop.
Sensitivity training handbooks for up to 15 participants.

Learn More & Schedule a Workshop Today!

Contact OSCIL for more information about our Disability Sensitivity Workshop. Our knowledgeable staff are waiting to help customize and book a workshop for your employees or members.

Warwick, RI 02889

Pawtucket, RI 02860