As part of LMU Extension’s role as Technical Assistance provider, this certificate is available to all project stakeholders, including project operators, AJCC staff, and project partners. Designed by faculty from Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School, this certificate program supports the professional growth of individuals committed to advancing equity for people with disabilities (PWD) in workforce and vocational rehabilitation settings.
Through interactive modules, case-based learning, and applied projects, participants will explore legal, ethical, and social dimensions of disability justice.
Learning Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate disability literacy and apply a rights-based, person-centered approach to
inclusive workforce development. - Design and lead community-informed, legally and ethically grounded strategies for
disability inclusion in workforce systems. - Drive systemic change through organizational leadership, policy development, and
responsible integration of technology.
Program Modules
- Module 1: Disability Literacy and Consciousness Raising for Inclusive Workforce Strategies
- Module 2: Knowing and Humanizing Our Communities
- Module 3: Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues in Disability
- Module 4: Best Practices for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services
- Module 5: Policy Development and Organizational Change
- Module 6: AI, Technology, and the Future of Work for Disabled Individuals
Schedule and Registration
Spring 2026 Schedule Coming Soon
LMU’s Certificate is open to all DOR–AJCC Collaboration project partners at no cost. All prospective participants must submit an application for consideration. LMU will review submissions to ensure each cohort reflects a balanced representation of project stakeholders, including:
- AJCC project operators and frontline staff
- DOR counselors and personnel
- Community-based organizations and employer partners involved in project implementation
Priority consideration will be given to individuals directly engaged in project delivery, service coordination, and workforce system operations.
Faculty Experts
For more information, please contact DOR.AJCC.TA@lmu.edu