20 Sep Art of Blinders Art of Blinders Friday, September 20, 2024 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (11:59 PM) 1 PDCs Provider: Blind Institute of Technology Course Name: Art of Blinders Speaker: Mike Hess Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: http://www.blindit.org Art of Blinders, Thornton, Colorado Email Details 1. Understand the Mission of BIT: Comprehend the high unemployment and underemployment rates for people with disabilities and the critical mission of the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) in addressing this global issue. 2. Explore Cognitive Biases: Learn about loss aversion and its impact on organizational decision-making, as explained by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman. 3. Neuroscience and Learning: Discover how our senses interact with neuroprocessing to enhance learning, based on Dr. John Medina's "Brain Rules." Participate in exercises to develop the skill of active listening, a key strength of individuals who are blind. 4. Unconscious Influences: Delve into Malcolm Gladwell's concepts of 'Thin Slicing' and 'Implicit Association Testing' (IAT) from his book "Blink," to understand how automatic cognitive processes influence our judgments. 5. Effective Learning Strategies: Reinforce the idea of leveraging multiple senses for better learning outcomes through examples like chess grandmaster Miguel Najdorf. Understand the concept of 'Attention Rich Input' from "Brain Rules" and its application in professional settings. 6. Cognitive Awareness and Inclusion: Review the insights from Daniel Simons' "The Invisible Gorilla" to highlight the unintentional biases that affect people with disabilities. 7. Practical Accommodations: Learn how reasonable accommodation and everyday technology can empower people with disabilities, illustrating how technology serves as the great equalizer in the workplace. By the end of this course, HR professionals will be equipped with a deeper understanding of the unconscious biases that affect their decision-making processes and will be better prepared to implement strategies and accommodations to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations. Details You're Registered!