Disability Awareness Program
General Objective of the Program:
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Identify and understand the main types of invisible disabilities
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Strengthen inclusion and take a step back from prejudices to foster better collaboration
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Improve interaction and empathy toward individuals with disabilities
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Develop cooperation skills through both formal and informal workplace situations
Available Immersive Modules:
Module 1
Open Space / Workplace Collaboration
Training Content:
In an open space environment, you will interact with colleagues living with various disabilities: Asperger’s syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders, hearing impairments… The scenes aim to help detect issues, manage misunderstandings, and overcome unconscious bias.
Training Objectives:
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Identify and understand key invisible disabilities
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Foster acceptance and perspective-taking
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Interact more effectively with neurodiverse individuals
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Improve team collaboration skills
Module 2
Office / One-on-One Meeting Between Manager and Employee
Training content:
Observe a conversation between a manager and a new team member with a hearing impairment.
Training objectives:
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Understand hearing impairments and experience communication challenges through embodiment
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Improve communication and interaction in the presence of hearing-related difficulties
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Enhance emotional and relational intelligence
Module 3
Cafétéria/ pause-café non formelle entre collègues
Training content:
Participate in a casual coffee break discussion with colleagues, including individuals with hearing impairments and Asperger’s syndrome.
Training objectives:
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As a manager, learn to integrate everyone and implement inclusive management practices
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Strengthen team cohesion and understanding
Module 4
Meeting Room / Formal Discussion Between Two Colleagues
Training content:Take part in a sensitive meeting between two coworkers, one of whom has diabetes.
Training objectives:
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Apply emotional and relational intelligence in conflict situations
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Practice stepping back and using non-violent communication techniques
Module 5
Meeting Room / Formal Team Meeting With a Manager
Training content:Join a team meeting with a member who has Crohn’s disease.
Training objectives:
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Shift perspectives on differences
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Eliminate misunderstandings and encourage non-judgmental, compassionate behavior
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Promote open communication around disability
Module 6
Canteen Hallway / Informal Chat Between Colleagues
Training content:
Engage in a conversation at the cafeteria with a colleague living with bipolar disorder.
Training objectives:
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Recognize behavior differences linked to mental health conditions that may cause misinterpretations
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Learn to decode unique behaviors and avoid judgmental errors
Module 7
Office Meeting / One-on-One With Manager and Employee
Training content:
Experience a meeting where an employee attempts to share personal challenges with their manager.
Training objectives:
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Encourage managers to develop appropriate leadership practices
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Cultivate empathy, active listening, openness, and a supportive mindset
