Creating workspaces that support every employee’s whole self (LEG00264)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

Please note that this course is open to Justice Canada employees only.

Demystifying Neuro diversity and understanding the value of different ways of perceiving and responding to the world.

• Key note speaker is a neuro divergent lawyer who will provide an overview on the supports and challenges in gaining acceptance within Canada’s legal profession.
• Expert speaker will discuss how neuro divergent individuals bring value to the workplace, and strategies for supporting neuro diverse individuals.

Learning Objectives / Topics covered

• Attendees will gain a better understanding of the challenges and supports required by neuro diverse individuals within Canada’s legal profession.
• Justice employees will understand the value of accepting and supporting neurodiverse coworkers.
• Employees are provided with information and resources to support neuro divergent individuals they encounter in the workplace and their private lives.

This course is bilingual, with interpretation available in both official languages.

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

The link to the accreditation summary will be provided here, once available.