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Creating effective workplaces requires more than good intentions; it relies on practical knowledge, respectful communication, and strong support systems. This webinar explores everyday social graces, clear and supportive communication practices, and practical ways natural supports can be built into the workplace to support positive employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Participants will examine common myths and misperceptions related to disability, productivity, accommodations, and workplace safety, and will learn evidence-based strategies for navigating everyday workplace interactions. The session emphasizes how communication choices, social expectations, and natural supports—such as coworkers, supervisors, and existing workplace routines—can improve retention, performance, and overall workplace functioning.
This training is designed for employment professionals, supervisors, and service providers seeking practical, actionable strategies that align with real-world workplace expectations and vocational rehabilitation goals.
Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify common workplace myths and misperceptions related to disability, accommodations, and productivity.
- Apply clear and supportive communication practices that reflect everyday social graces in workplace interactions.
- Describe practical ways natural supports can be built into workplace routines to support performance, retention, and positive employment outcomes.
About the presenter:
Linda Holloway, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert in disability employment, workplace practices, and vocational rehabilitation. She brings extensive experience supporting employment professionals, employers, and service providers in developing practical, evidence-based strategies that promote effective workplace communication and sustainable employment outcomes.
Dr. Holloway’s work focuses on translating research into real-world application, with particular attention to respectful interaction, natural supports, and strategies that align with everyday workplace expectations. She is known for her practical, approachable training style and her ability to connect evidence-based concepts to the realities faced by employment professionals and employers alike.
