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Disability Inclusion
Masterclass
How to make disability inclusion real for colleagues with disabilities, and those yet to disclose.
From R20,500
90 - 120 Minutes
Max 50 People
Masterclass Description
Dr. Vic McKinney
Disability Rights Practitioner
The Disability Inclusion Masterclass equips managers and ERG members with the practical capability to lead disability inclusion in their teams and communities. We focus on the moments that matter: creating the space for disclosure, responding well when it happens, navigating reasonable accommodation as a constructive conversation, and providing the support that follows. The result is manager who can move beyond good intent into confident, capable practice, and workplaces where inclusion is felt, not just stated.
This Masterclass Includes
Expert Live Facilitation
A 90 or120 minute virtual session led by a DEI practitioner, focusing on leadership strategy and perspective-shifting.
Cinematic Video Content
Screening of our disability awareness video, high-impact storytelling that drives emotional engagement and perspective shifting.
Conversation Toolkits
A toolkit for holding disclosure and accommodation conversations with confidence.
The WhatsApp Advisor
Participants gain direct access to our "Advisor-in-Your-Pocket" for real-time guidance on implementing session learnings.
Learning Outcomes
Improve Disability Literacy
Gain a clear, comprehensive understanding of both visible and non-apparent disabilities, ensuring every colleague feels recognised and respected for their contribution.
Challenge Unconscious Bias
Surface and challenge the unconscious assumptions that shape how disability is seen, spoken about, and responded to in the workplace.
Navigating Disclosure and Accommodation
Understand the importance of disclosure and reasonable accommodation, and the practical role each plays in creating a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and able to perform.
Lead as an
Ally
Align your leadership style with the highest standards of professional safety, moving from a passive observer to an inclusion champion.
Outline
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We start by identifying the common biases and the social "freeze" many feel around disability, creating a low-pressure space for honest learning.
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We hear from our facilitator, Dr. Vic McKinney, a renowned disability rights practitioner. By sharing his personal and professional journey, Vic provides an authentic lens that turns theoretical concepts into human reality.
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A comprehensive look at the disability spectrum. We clarify the difference between visible impairments and non-apparent conditions (like neurodivergence or chronic illness) to broaden the team’s perspective.
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We anchor the session with our high-impact, cinematic video designed to bypass intellectual defenses and confront the unintentional biases we all carry, creating a shared emotional foundation for the rest of our conversation.
Watch the sample video to the right.
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A practical deep-dive into disability terminology. We identify common microaggressions and provide the empowering language needed to communicate clearly and respectfully.
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We explore the case for disclosure from two angles: what it unlocks for the individual (support, accommodation, belonging) and what it surfaces for the organisation (insight, design, performance). The aim is to reframe disclosure as a shared act of value, not a personal risk. We explore the barriers to disclosure and the importance of psychological safety in supporting disclosure.
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We demystify reasonable accommodation, what it is, what it isn't, and how to approach it as a practical conversation rather than a compliance exercise. Participants leave with a clear sense of how everyday support turns accommodation from a policy line into lived practice.
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We tackle the "how." This section provides practical tools on how to start conversations, ask about needs, and interact without the weight of misconception.
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Q&A engagement session and final reflections on how to use this new literacy to improve daily interactions and team cohesion.
Who Is This Masterclass For?
Executive and Senior Leadership
People Managers
HR
ERG members
Observable Month Pairing
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (03 December)
National Disability Rights Awareness Month (03 November – 03 December) - South Africa
Masterclass Pricing
| Bundle Size | Price per Quantity |
|---|---|
| 1 Masterclass | R 29,500 each |
| 4 Masterclasses | R 25,500 each |
| 8 Masterclasses | R 20,500 each |
FAQs
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We recommend a maximum of 25 participants to maintain the psychological safety and intimacy required for deep peer-to-peer discussion, but we can increase to 50 to stay in budget.
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This session is primarily pitched at a beginner to intermediate level to ensure all participants build a solid, shared foundation of language and understanding. However, because we prioritise impact over a "one-size-fits-all" approach, the depth and nuance of the content can be tailored to meet the specific needs, seniority, and DEI maturity of your cohort.
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We are platform-agnostic (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and can use our meeting platform or yours.
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To protect the psychological safety of our participants and encourage real engagement, we do not allow sessions to be recorded. This ensures that every conversation stays within the room, allowing your people to engage authentically without fear of being captured on camera.
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Yes, we align our core frameworks with your internal organisational values and specific goals to ensure the training feels relevant and integrated.
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We offer a dual-layered measurement approach using our WhatsApp Advisor for immediate feedback or specific client-focused measurement platforms.
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While our standard delivery is virtual, we can offer bespoke in-person experiences upon special request.
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Masterclasses can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle, allowing organisations to repeat sessions for different teams or mix topics for a tailored journey.
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While we introduce neurodivergence as a key part of the non-apparent disability spectrum, we do not dive into it deeply here. Neurodiversity is a broad and nuanced topic that requires its own dedicated space; therefore, we offer a separate, specialised session to give it the focus it deserves. Visit our Neurodiversity page here.
Awareness Session | 60-Minute | Virtual
Frequently Bought Together
Neurodiversity
Disability Microlearning
Microlearning | 3 Short Videos
About the Facilitator:
Dr. Vic McKinney
Dr Vic McKinney is a distinguished disability consultant, activist, and academic who seamlessly bridges the gap between deep lived experience and high-level strategic policy. A wheelchair user since 1987, Vic holds a PhD in Disability Studies and currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University, where he champions disability-inclusive curricula to prepare the next generation of professionals for true accessibility. His influence spans from grassroots advocacy to the South African Presidential Working Group on Disability, and he lends his strategic expertise to the boards of both the Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled and the Uhambo Foundation. Also an accomplished landscape artist who paints by mouth, Vic brings a unique narrative of resilience and creative problem-solving to every transformation journey he facilitates.
About the Facilitator:
Roy Gluckman-John
Roy is the co-founder of Run to the Monster, a qualified Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and a veteran DEI practitioner with over 13 years of experience in high-stakes consulting and programme design. His "superpower" lies in his ability to take complex, sensitive social concepts and package them into relatable, easy-to-understand ideas that reduce defensiveness and invite growth. As an expert in creating psychologically safe spaces, Roy guides participants to "run to the monsters": to face our deeply held beliefs about ourselves and others with honesty and kindness.
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