Creating Inclusive Communities Training

Would your business or organization benefit from learning how to best accommodate and include individuals with IDD in your space?

This free, foundational training is designed to help workplaces, businesses, and
public-facing organizations create environments where people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

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This Training Covers:

Ideal for community organizations of all kinds, including dental offices, medical clinics, retail stores, schools, libraries, government agencies and more. Here’s what The Arc of Spokane’s Inclusive Community Training offers:

  • Clear, practical guidance on the basics of inclusivity and why it matters in everyday interactions.

  • What IDD means and how it may impact communication, learning, or sensory processing.

  • Simple sensory considerations that make spaces more comfortable and accessible.

  • Respectful communication and person-centered support.

  • Information about The Arc of Spokane’s services, other local resources, and how your organization can connect individuals and families to them.

Why It Matters:

Inclusivity isn’t complicated. Small changes in awareness, communication, and environment can make a profound difference for people with IDD. By participating in this training, your organization helps:

  • Build a more welcoming Spokane community.

  • Reduce barriers for people with IDD.

  • Strengthen staff confidence when serving diverse community members.

  • Increase awareness of the resources available to families.

Bring Inclusivity Training to Your Organization

If your workplace, business, or department is ready to take a meaningful step toward greater accessibility and inclusion, we’d love to partner with you.

Request a training or learn more by contacting us at advocacy@arc-spokane.org or call 509-789-8797.