The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) offers customizable, fee-for-service trainings and workshops on a wide range of disability-related topics. Whether your organization is looking to build disability awareness, promote accessibility and inclusion, understand disability rights, or address specific community needs, CIDNY can tailor its trainings to meet your goals. Let us partner with you to create engaging, informative learning experiences that promote independence, equal opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Explore the training options below. Each workshop can be tailored to your audience, goals, and organizational needs.
Featured Training Course Examples
Disability Awareness, Literacy, Etiquette & Training
Promoting Accessibility, Inclusion, and Disability Rights: This comprehensive training explores disability awareness, appropriate etiquette, disability rights, and best practices for creating inclusive and accessible environments. Participants will learn about legal obligations to accommodate people with disabilities, recognize discriminatory practices prohibited under federal law, and develop greater cultural competency by identifying and addressing personal biases. The training also provides practical strategies for fostering respectful interactions and creating welcoming experiences for staff, customers, and community members with disabilities.
Social Media Safety
Building Safe, Responsible, and Positive Digital Habits: This training helps participants understand the benefits and potential risks of social media and online networking. Participants will explore strategies for protecting personal information, maintaining online safety, and understanding the long-term effects of digital activity on educational, athletic, and professional opportunities. The workshop also highlights ways to use social media responsibly to promote personal interests, schools, teams, and communities while building a positive online presence.
Classroom Inclusion Training
Creating Supportive, Accessible, and Inclusive Learning Environments: This training provides educators and instructors with practical strategies to foster inclusive classrooms where all students feel respected, supported, and valued. Participants will explore ways to accommodate diverse learning needs, encourage active participation, promote a sense of belonging, and address barriers to student engagement. The workshop emphasizes thoughtful teaching practices, mutual respect, and approaches that support academic success for learners of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Financial Literacy Overview
Building Financial Knowledge and Confidence: This workshop introduces participants to essential financial concepts and practical money-management skills. Topics may include budgeting, saving, spending, credit scores, interest rates, and student loans. Participants will gain tools and strategies to make informed financial decisions, manage expenses, understand credit, and work toward greater financial stability. The training emphasizes building financial confidence and avoiding common financial challenges through informed planning and responsible money management.
Customized Training for Your Organization
CIDNY recognizes that every organization and community has unique goals and needs. Our fee-for-service trainings can be customized to address specific topics, audiences, and learning objectives. Partner with CIDNY to create meaningful learning experiences that build knowledge, strengthen skills, and support more inclusive and empowered communities.
Contact CIDNY to discuss your training needs, explore available topics, and request a customized workshop for your organization. Your needs. Your goals. Customized training that makes a difference!
For more information, please contact us at info@cidny.org or 212-674-2300.