Webinar: Introduction to Gender Inclusivity

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Description

Join us for a webinar to learn the basics about pronouns and gender identity and develop the necessary skills to serve the gender diverse community. Participants will examine how pronoun use effects the lives of trans and nonbinary individuals, and what we can do to create a positive impact. An important aspect of providing vocational and life care planning services is effectively communicating with your client and creating accurate reports. This training will help you to better understand gender identities and personal pronouns when working with your clients.

Credits: 1.0 CEs of the following credits have been applied: CLCP-MSCC, CRCC, CDMS, CVE-CWA-CCAA, CCMC, ABVE (Pending Approval)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss foundational terminology for discussing gender.
Explain the importance of personal pronouns when communicating with clients and creating accurate reports.
Identify steps they can take to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all gender identities.

Contributors

Jason Bernheimer

Jason Bernheimer is a student in his final year of college at Lawrence University. For the past five years Jason has focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as facilitating sustained dialogues with university leaders. Jason has worked with government groups, healthcare organizations, and beyond to educate and lead workshops on the topic of gender inclusivity.
Ellen Nagourney, MS, ABVE-D, CDMS, ACRE

Ellen Nagourney, MS, ABVE-D, CDMS, ACRE is currently employed by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries as a Vocational Services Specialist. Since 2010, she has worked at the Spokane WorkSource as an integrated partner, helping Washington Injured Workers and general population adults benefit from all of the services WorkSource has to offer. Ellen holds credentials from the American Board or Vocational Experts as a Diplomate, Peer Reviewer, former Board Member, and two-time Conference Chair. She is a Certified Disability Management Specialist, former Ethics Committee member, and former Certification Exam Item Writer. She holds a National Certificate in Employment Services, and is LUMA certified in Human Centered Design. She has presented training about the challenges mature workers and people with disabilities face at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Washington Workforce Board, WorkSource, and peer meetings.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Contributors

Jason Bernheimer

Ellen Nagourney, MS, ABVE-D, CDMS, ACRE