Disability Equality & Inclusion Managerial Training
Disability Equality & Inclusion Managerial Training
This CPD Accredited training equips managers to support disabled employees.
Participants will explore the definition of disability, gain an understanding of the diverse experiences of people with disabilities, and learn the importance of using respectful and inclusive language.
The session will cover relevant legislation and employers’ responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations in removing barriers to participation.
Participants will also examine disability disclosure, including how to create a supportive environment where individuals feel safe to share their needs.
Finally, the training will outline the range of government supports and services available to assist individuals with disabilities in education, employment, and everyday life. The overall aim is to build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to support inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the categories & models of disability
- Identify appropriate language and etiquette
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Work & Access Scheme
- Recognise the difference between reasonable and unreasonable accommodations
- Demonstrate knowledge of inclusive recruitment
- Learn the types of discrimination and relevant legislation.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place on Zoom.
- Closed Captions can be enabled by participants.
- Please email ames@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements or accessibility needs.
Meet Your Facilitator
Deirdre O’Grady is the founder of AbilityWise and an experienced disability inclusion consultant, trainer, and advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting people with disabilities across healthcare, education, employment, and community settings.
Holding a First-Class Honours Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusion in Disability from University College Cork, along with qualifications in Disability Studies, Psychology, Irish Sign Language, and Mental Health in the Community, Deirdre combines extensive professional expertise with a strong commitment to promoting equality, accessibility, and inclusion.
Deirdre also brings valuable lived experience to her work. She lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and severe osteoarthritis and is the parent of two neurodivergent children with autism, ADHD, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This unique combination of professional knowledge and personal insight allows her to deliver training that is practical, authentic, and grounded in real-world experiences.
Through AbilityWise, Deirdre works with organisations across Ireland to build disability confidence, foster inclusive cultures, and create environments where everyone can participate and thrive.
Testimonials
"AbilityWise designed and delivered a bespoke training for providers of disability day services in 6 counties across Midlands and North East. The training was very informative and highly engaging for attendees. Feedback has been very positive. Deirdre was great to work with, from her willingness to design a bespoke training to meet our needs, to her professionalism, expertise, knowledge and genuine experience in the area. Deirdre was also so accessible and responsive throughout the planning and organising of the training sessions which made it all very seamless. We look forward to working with AbilityWise again in the future."
Laura – HSE, Midlands
"We decided to have this training to make ourselves more knowledgably regarding hidden disabilities for our staff and for our customers and Deirdre did not disappoint she was so passionate about the subject and we all left very much more informed I would not hesitate to recommend AbilityWise for this training and massive thank you to Deirdre."
Eileen - McDonald’s Mahon Point, Cork
We were delighted to welcome Deirdre from Ability Wise back for the second year in a row to deliver our annual staff training day. Once again, the session was highly informative, engaging, and professional from start to finish. Deirdre’s depth of knowledge and approachable style made the training both enjoyable and relevant to our daily practice. All staff left feeling motivated and well-informed, with plenty of practical knowledge to bring back into their work. We truly appreciate the effort and expertise Deirdre brings each year and look forward to working with Ability Wise again in the future.
Inga - Childhood Matters Early Years
