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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: People with Disabilities

People with Disabilities

Below is a sample collection of books on disabilities, diversity and inclusion ...

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Workplace Fairness - It's Everyone's Job
"Disability discrimination means treating individuals differently in employment because of their disability, perceived disability, or association with a disabled person. Whether a person's disability is visible or not, treating that person differently, or denying certain accomodations can be against the law."

Disability Discrimination
An informative site offered by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
"Disability discrimination occurs when an employer or other entity covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, or the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, treats a qualified individual with a disability who is an employee or applicant unfavorably because he or she has a disability."

ILO: Workers' Associations and Disability 
An informative site maintained by International Labour Organization. 
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Workers' organisations have an essential role to play in the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labour market. Because of their commitment to equality, solidarity and social justice, trade unions are well positioned to promote equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

 

Below are a few sample videos from our databases. Search for more videos on your topic from these databases listed below:

 

Understanding the Therapeutic Needs of Culturally Diverse Individuals with Disabilities - Academic Video Online

Microagressions and Disability

Disabilities in the Workplace: Working Out