How to Navigate Employment Accommodations for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This webinar will focus on practical strategies for supporting employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs. You will learn how to negotiate accommodations, handle disclosures, manage disclosure of mental health challenges, and adapt to changing accommodation needs due to unpredictable mental health crises. We’ll also discuss types of resources and support and how to adjust support during mental health crises, ensuring individuals with dual diagnoses succeed in the workplace.

Irene Cordero is a Costa Rican-Canadian entrepreneur, clinical counsellor, international speaker, human resources professional with over 20 years of international experience, ally for BIPOC and Latinx groups, the LGBTQ+2 community and the founder and CEO of Brave Sinergy. Her diverse background has allowed her to understand the value of creating, respecting and building inclusive spaces for everyone.  She believes that there is no diversity without disability.

Irene holds a master’s degree in clinical group psychology and recently graduated with her second master’s degree in counselling from the City University of Seattle in Canada. In 2022, she obtained an Inclusion and Diversity certification from Cornell University.

Irene is a woman with a disability (deaf—hard of hearing). Advocating and being an ally for disability justice has allowed her to find fulfillment in her life. Irene believes, “People are Whole, and we all have something good to give the world.”

She lives with her partner, Michel, and her two dogs on Vancouver Island, Canada.  She enjoys being out in nature, meditation, and cooking.