DAS Trainings and Webinars
DOR offers webinars and trainings on a variety of disability-related topics including:
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Disability etiquette
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Reasonable accommodations
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Creating accessible and inclusive workplaces
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Accessibility to government programs, services, and activities
American Sign Language interpreting and Closed Captioning (CART) reasonable accommodations are provided for all webinars. Contact DAS Training to request additional reasonable accommodations.
Webinars – Free to the Public
Past webinar recordings available below
Disability Awareness & Etiquette – FREE COURSE
Unlock the Power of Inclusion
One in four Californians identify as someone with a disability. This webinar will show you how to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
You'll learn:
The basics of disability concepts and terminology.
Simple yet powerful strategies that demonstrate respect and build trust.
Actionable insights to implement inclusive practices immediately.
Walk away with:
The confidence to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Tools to increase employee engagement.
Techniques to improve team morale for a stronger work culture.
Building Business Better: A Webinar Series on Inclusive Leadership
Join our webinar series, featuring employers, experts and individuals with lived experience, to explore strategies to foster inclusivity and success.
Effective Supervision for All Employees: Building Stronger Teams Through Inclusive Leadership
In today’s economy, investing in management skills is more critical than ever. This session offers actionable, low-cost strategies to help supervisors lead with confidence, empathy, and adaptability.
By attending this webinar, you will:
Learn how inclusive management practices benefit all employees
Gain best practices for communication, problem-solving, and team cohesion
Apply practical tips for accommodating diverse needs without compromising performance
Get expert advice from panelists:
Submit your questions or scenarios via the Zoom registration form to get tailored advice. Please keep privacy in mind and avoid including names or personally identifiable information.
Whether you manage a small team or an entire department, this training will help you retain talent, foster collaboration, and build a workplace where diversity drives success.
Training for CA State Employees
The following courses are available through the CalLearns, the CalHR Statewide Training Learning Management System. Registration requires a CalLearns account. Review your department's training policy or contact your department's Training Officer for more information.
Accessible Microsoft Office Documents
Are your Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint documents accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities using assistive technology? This course guides you through the seven basic steps for creating accessible content so that a wider, more inclusive, audience can be reached. Explore best practices and discuss common errors in this engaging, interactive class.
Register for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Accessible PDF Documents
Is your Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) content accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities using assistive technology? This hands-on virtual course provides instruction on document structure, tools and techniques, and a basic overview of PDF accessibility.
Accessible Microsoft Office Documents is a pre-requisite/knowledge level recommendation for this course.
Register for Thursday, February 26, 2026
Disability Awareness & Etiquette – FREE COURSE
Unlock the Power of Inclusion
One in four Californians identify as someone with a disability. This webinar will show you how to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
You'll learn:
The basics of disability concepts and terminology.
Simple yet powerful strategies that demonstrate respect and build trust.
Actionable insights to implement inclusive practices immediately.
Walk away with:
The confidence to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Tools to increase employee engagement.
Techniques to improve team morale for a stronger work culture.
Recorded Webinars
DAS Webinars
Watch recordings of past DAS events. Each YouTube video includes resource links in the description. These links are also available in the accessible PowerPoint outline located below each video thumbnail along with the transcript.
Featured Recorded Webinars
Previously Recorded Webinars
The below previously recorded webinars on disability employment topics are available to you from organizations outside DOR and can be viewed at any time.
Accommodation Process Perspectives, Different Points of View (YouTube)
Accommodation Solutions for Neurodivergent Workers (YouTube)
Need training in an area not covered by a webinar? Contact DAS Training for a free consultation.
Federal, state, and local government employees can find curriculum tailored to their needs on Cal Learns, the state employee training website.
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