This training identifies appropriate approaches and strategies when interacting with people with disabilities in professional, social, and recreational/leisure settings. Participants will learn to be inclusive of individuals with disabilities while avoiding discriminatory behavior. Disability Awareness training includes techniques on proper etiquette toward a diverse group of people from the disability community, such as; people who are Blind/Visually Impaired; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Mobility Disabilities; Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, as well as Hidden Disabilities. The use of Person-First Language is also covered.

To schedule a Disability and Awareness Training, please contact Clare Stanhope, Training Officer, by email: clarissa.stanhope@cityofchicago.org or by phone: (312) 744-6902.

A Guideline for Writing and Reporting about People with Disabilities

Past training has been conducted by MOPD at:

• Adler Planetarium
• Chicago Administrative Hearings
• Chicago Commission on  Human Relations
• Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
• Chicago Department of Human Resources
• Chicago Department of Aviation
• Chicago Fire Department
• Chicago Inspector General's Office
• Chicago Park District
• Chicago Police Department
• Chicago Public Libraries
• Chicago Public Schools
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Hilton Hotel
• Hyatt Hotel
• Illinois Restaurant Association
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Shedd Aquarium
• Special Olympics - Chicago
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Traveler's Aid
• World Chicago

For more information about Disability Awareness and Education, please contact Clare Stanhope, Training Officer, by email: clarissa.stanhope@cityofchicago.org or by phone: (312) 744-6902.