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Out and Equal: Building Bridges with LGBTQIA+ Employees
The objective of this training is to provide a comprehensive overview of gender identity as it relates to transgender individuals in the areas of employment and public accommodation under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Participants who attend this training will:
- Understand the acronym LGBTQIA+;
- Examine the difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity;
- Provide clear guidance on what pronouns to use with a transgender person;
- Discuss bathroom policies;
- Review Illinois laws protecting transgender individuals;
- Receive inclusivity tips and best practices for managerial employees;
- and more.
Employers have a responsibility to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. This training seeks to bridge the gap between myth and fact regarding issues pertaining to gender identity and sexual orientation in the workplace. During this workshop, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue and activities designed to improve the workplace and dispel myths of people who are perceived differently.
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.
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