•Identify who is protected under the ADA and what counts as a disability, including impairments that are not visible
•Run the interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations and assess undue hardship
•Keep hiring, interviewing, and job descriptions focused on essential functions rather than medical assumptions
•Recognize and prevent disability-based harassment and retaliation on your team
Who it's for
Leaders and managers who make hiring and accommodation decisions and want a solid grounding in ADA obligations. A good baseline for anyone who has never had formal ADA training.
What changes on the job
•Job postings and interviews centered on essential functions, not disability
•A consistent, documented interactive process when accommodations are requested
•Reduced risk of the retaliation and failure-to-accommodate claims that catch employers off guard
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How does this differ from the 'Managing Individuals with Disabilities' course?
This course is the compliance grounding: what the ADA requires across hiring, accommodation, and harassment. The management course focuses on leading an individual employee day to day. Many managers take both.
How long is it?
About 20 minutes, self-paced. It works as the foundation before more situation-specific coaching or a live workshop.
Does it cover accommodation for mental health conditions?
Yes in concept. The ADA can cover impairments that are not visible, including certain mental health conditions, and the course addresses how the interactive process applies to them.