The World Institute on Disability (WID) advances the inclusion, rights and justice of people with disabilities with the design and delivery of whole community solutions.
Our Mission
On a global scale, to continuously advance the rights and opportunities of more than one billion people with disabilities.
Disability-Led
We believe in the power of people with disabilities to lead, and that lived experience is critical in creating effective policies, systems, tools, products, and services.
Developed by World Institute on Disability (WID) in collaboration with Ability Central, this 9-course micro-training series offers practical tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional person-centered care for individuals with communication and non-apparent disabilities.
This free, asynchronous micro-training series can be seamlessly integrated into busy schedules making it accessible to physicians, nurses, public health professionals, or medical first responders. Anyone assisting individuals with non-apparent and communication disabilities in healthcare settings needs this series. For ease of use, training courses are divided into three modules:
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟭-𝟯)
Dive into the essential principles of disability inclusion and gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs of individuals with non-apparent and communication disabilities.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟰-𝟲)
Learn how to implement practical accommodations that make a real difference in your patients’ lives. Discover strategies to tailor care using assistive technology and flexible approaches.
𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟳-𝟵)
Address systemic challenges and find actionable solutions to create a more accessible, equitable healthcare environment.
Participants can complete individual 10–15-minute mini-courses one at a time, by module, or as a comprehensive 9-part program. Regardless of the chosen method, healthcare providers will gain insights to transform not only their work but also the broader healthcare system.
Visit our 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝟵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 page for more information and access to each training.
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Current GADRA Activations
WID, through our role in the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) has launched a full scale response in support of people with disabilities in several locations.
Visit the pages below for the latest updates!
Resources for our community
Need to know quick tips on building accessible websites, events, or documents? How to prepare your community for emergencies and disasters? Wondering how your disability benefits would be impacted if you started working?
We know how important it is to have answers you can trust - check out our resources for tips & tools to help, from our experts!
What's Up WID Podcast
What’s Up WID: The Intersections of Race, Disability and Policing
What’s Up WID: Global Disability Rights, Justice and Inclusion
