Flagship course
Workplace Accommodation Fundamentals
A six-module path for employees and advocates preparing employment consultations in Germany around disability accommodation guidance.
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Learning outcomes
- Draft a functional needs statement suitable for HR or a line manager
- Map stakeholders: manager, HR, works council, Schwerbehindertenvertretung, Integration Office
- Prepare for meetings without oversharing medical history
- Recognise when educational guidance ends and legal counsel should begin
Modules
1. Naming the workplace barrier
Separate diagnosis language from task-level friction so your request stays actionable.
2. German support landscape in plain English
Orientation to common offices and internal roles without drowning in statute numbers.
3. Writing the first request
Email and short memo patterns for hybrid, onsite, and shift-based roles.
4. Meeting rehearsal
Timed practice for answering “why now?” and “what alternatives did you consider?”
5. Documentation & privacy balance
What to keep in personal notes versus what to submit to the employer.
6. Follow-through & review cycles
Trial periods, check-ins, and how to escalate calmly when an adjustment stalls.
Instructor
Nora Feldmann
Nora has facilitated accommodation workshops for German employers since 2016 and previously supported employee resource groups in manufacturing and public administration. She designs Dataoptmachine’s flagship curriculum and hosts monthly office hours.
Learner notes
Module 3’s email scaffolds were the piece I reused immediately. I still found Module 2 a bit high-level if you already know the offices, but the rehearsal prompts compensated.
★★★★☆Clear pacing. I would have liked more examples from hospitality, yet the privacy module translated well to my hotel role.
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. The course is educational guidance for preparing conversations and documents. It does not create an attorney-client relationship or interpret your individual legal rights.
Who is the course designed for?
Employees, trusted advocates, and HR generalists who need a shared vocabulary before formal consultations.
What is a real limitation of this course?
We do not simulate every German federal state’s Integration Office procedure in full detail. If your case depends on a specific local filing sequence, you will still need local advisory support beyond this curriculum.
How does pricing work on this site?
The €210 figure is informational. Enrolment is arranged through our contact form; there is no online checkout.