Sensory-Friendly Workplaces

A practical guide to making your workplace inclusive and sensory-friendly

What you’ll learn
Understand the sensory experience for people with sensory differences in the workforce
Learn about the benefits of making your own workplace more sensory-friendly and inclusive
Apply strategies to improve the sensory experience at work
Review strategies that every member of the team can put into place to make the experience more sensory-inclusive for employees members

Requirements
No prerequisites for taking this course

Description
Welcome to our course on creating sensory-friendly workplaces! In this course, we aim to give you the knowledge and resources to implement sensory-friendly practices with your team. This course is meant for anyone who works or volunteers, including managers, human resources teams, event planners, and people with sensory differences. If you work or have employees, this course is for you.Course content includes the following topics:An overview of sensory sensitivity and overload, and why it matters for you and your teamHow to adjust the sensory environment in the workplace to improve the workplace experience for your teamSetting up employees and volunteers for success in shared offices, co-working environments, and when working from homeWays that all employees can help to create a more sensory-inclusive environmentHow to use appropriate and inclusive language and discourse when discussing sensory differencesPractical strategies to improve emails and meetings for employees with sensory differencesDuring this course, you will learn specific, actionable strategies that can be put into place to improve the sensory experience of any workplace. We provide ways that every member of the team can make the workplace more inclusive for employees who experience sensory differences or sensory overload.This course is about more than just implementing inclusive practices at your workplace – it’s about fostering empathy and understanding. Our course provides the knowledge and tools needed to make the employee experience a little more comfortable and inclusive for all. Enroll today and learn how to improve the workplace to be more inclusive and accepting of individuals with sensory sensitivities.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: IDEA in the Workplace

Lecture 2 IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility)

Lecture 3 Putting IDEA and Sensory-Friendly Together

Lecture 4 Is My Workplace Capable of Making Sensory-Friendly Changes?

Lecture 5 Who Plays a Part in Making a Workplace Sensory-Friendly?

Section 3: How to Make Your Workplace Sensory-Friendly

Lecture 6 Accommodating Your 8 Senses in the Workplace

Lecture 7 Language in the Workplace

Section 4: Sensory-Friendly Changes in the Workplace

Lecture 8 Sensory-Friendly Presentations

Lecture 9 Sensory-Friendly Websites

Lecture 10 Sensory-Friendly Email Etiquette

Section 5: Sensory-Friendly Meetings and Conferences

Lecture 11 How To Make Virtual Meetings Sensory-Friendly

Lecture 12 Key Considerations for Remote Work

Lecture 13 Sensory-Friendly Trade Shows

Section 6: Thank You

Lecture 14 Thank You

Anyone who wants to make their workplace a more inclusive environment,HR Managers,Accessibility, Inclusion and DEI Coordinators,Disability Managers