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Rocky Mountain ADA Trainings

Disability Etiquette and the Media


Description
The way in which people are portrayed in the media, including the images and stories presented, can leave lasting impressions, deeply influencing public opinions, and creating societal standards.

This course is focused on disability awareness and etiquette in media settings and is designed to help everyone understand the magnitude of the disability community. In addition, the course aims to provide a better understanding of proper language to use when addressing people with disabilities, as well as how to address etiquette considerations across multiple media modalities.

(Approximate time: 70 Min Total)

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Content
  • Introduction
  • Disability Etiquette and the Media
  • Module 1
  • Definition of a Disability
  • Module 2
  • Why Access Matters
  • Module 3
  • Language
  • Module 4
  • The Media’s Presentation of Persons with Disabilities
  • Module 5
  • Etiquette Guidelines in the Media
  • Module 6
  • Increasing Disability Etiquette and Awareness in Media Settings
  • Quiz
  • Disability Etiquette and the Media (10 Questions)
  • Survey
  • Training Course Satisfaction Survey
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Disability Etiquette and the Media, Definition of a Disability, Why Access Matters, Language, The Media’s Presentation of Persons with Disabilities, Etiquette Guidelines in the Media, Increasing Disability Etiquette and Awareness in Media Settings, Disability Etiquette and the Media (10 Questions)"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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