Organizational Training

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum offers tailored disability inclusion training sessions that are interactive and are focused on skill building and tool development. In these sessions, expert Forum staff facilitators will support you in increasing disability justice, rights, and inclusion internally and externally at your organization. Featuring small and large group discussions, audio/visual media, case studies, and interactive activities, organizational training can take place virtually (Zoom), in-person, or in a hybrid format.*

These sessions are available for a fee to organizations throughout the philanthropic sector, with discounts offered to paid members, Pledge Signatories and the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy. Pricing details will be provided during inquiry meetings.*

In addition to organizational training, Forum members and Pledge Signatories can schedule one-on-one office hours with the Learning Services team to discuss disability inclusion needs within your organization.

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Disability Justice, Rights, and Inclusion 101

As organizations seek to incorporate disability inclusion into their everyday practices, staff training and education on disability are essential. This highly interactive introductory training engages participants on a learning journey.

Timing: 2 hours

Accessible Operations

This session focuses on promoting disability inclusion, rights, and justice within operation teams. It features case studies and activities designed to encourage learning about how to create more accessible internal operations.

Timing: 2 hours

Racial Equity & Disability Justice

Racism and ableism are often viewed as systems of oppression. However, this perspective ignores the experiences of people of color with disabilities. In this intermediate workshop, we will discuss how being multi marginalized affects access to resources and opportunities.

Timing: 2 hours

Disability-Inclusive Management

This session aims to create a more inclusive work culture for people with disabilities and to effectively manage accommodations requests. Through role-playing and other interactive activities, participants will explore common barriers that disabled people encounter in the workplace.

Timing: 2 hours

“You packed an enormous amount of provocative and important content into a short amount of time and, rather than overwhelmed, I sense folks left empowered, excited and more efficacious than anxious about how to embody in our work this critical frontier of justice. And, unlike many trainings, you left space for nuance, ambiguity and controversy.”
Sam Gill, President and CEO of the Doris Duke Foundation

About the Facilitators

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Sandy Ho, Executive Director

To learn more about Sandy, click here.

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Sarah Napoli, Learning Services Director

To learn more about Sarah, click here.

Razz Sharpless, Training and Learning Services Associate
To learn more about Razz, click here.

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Let’s Learn Together

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum’s learning services is a hub to get the most out of your learning journey, from membership workshops and curated resources, to organizational training. If you need any assistance, get in touch through the link below.