- RECOMMENDED FOR MANAGERS & EMPLOYEES -
Both federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability. However, in the 21st Century, persons with disabilities continue to face negative attitudes and discrimination in the workplace. This training will help participants understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the disabilities provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). In addition, the training defines “disability”; explains who is a “qualified individual with a disability”; explains the employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations; defenses for failing to do so; and provides guidance on preemployment inquiries regarding disabilities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Trainings with the Illinois Department of Human Rights - Institute for Training and Development are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
A person with a disability needing an accommodation to participate in IDHR trainings should contact the Institute for Training and Development at 312-814-2477 or (TTY) 866-740-3953 or at [email protected]
The Institute for Training and Development requires seven (7) business days to obtain any reasonable accommodation. If for some reason you cannot attend your scheduled training, you must request the cancellation of the reasonable accommodation at least 72 hours prior to the date of training. All requests must be in writing and should include reason for cancellation. Failure to comply may result in suspension of future training privileges.
TRAINING MATERIALS: All training materials will be sent via email 1 week prior to the training schedule, and it must be printed out and brought to class. Materials will no longer be distributed on site. Please add [email protected] to your address book to avoid emails going to your spam folder.
CANCELLATIONS: If for some reason you cannot attend your scheduled training, you must request the cancellation at least three (3) business days prior to the date of training.