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identify possible barriers or obstacles and remove them if possible. In addition,
think about various seating configurations that are possible in order to maximize
accessibility. Work with maintenance and facilities staff and co-workers to modify
where appropriate and possible.

PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO WORK: ACTIVITY

We sometimes have biases that interfere with our interactions with others. Typically, these are based on
learned behavior (something we have personally experienced or have been taught by others). By thinking
of and bringing your biases to a conscious level, you can better control or eliminate them in dealing with
your participants.
Think about qualities or factors related to others that you do not like or prefer to avoid. List these, along
with the basis (why you believe them to be true) for each.
BIASES BASIS

APPLYING WHAT YOU LEARNED
Strategies for Lighting Your Creativity Lamp

1. How can you more effectively determine learner needs for your future training sessions?

2. What strategies that you read about related to personal appearance can you apply in your training
programs?

3. What local resources do you have for learning more about the needs of participants with disabilities?