Disability, Equality & Inclusion Training – Disability Awareness Training

Course Description

This course aims to equip learners new to the area of disability and accessibility with an understanding of disability and inclusion issues as it affects their role, their organisation and wider society. Participants will be provided with an overview of the provisions of Disability and Equality legislation. The course also aims to raise awareness and help participants understand disability inclusion issues at all touchpoints within an organisation including; customer services, information provision, building & facilities and the workplace.

The course is based on the concept of the Social Model of Disability. This concept places a person’s impairment in the context of social and environmental factors which create disabling barriers to participation in society and emphasises the rights of people with disabilities.

This approach will help staff to view their role in terms of promoting equality and the rights-based approach to accessibility across their organisation.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to increase awareness and understanding among participants of accessibility and disability inclusion issues. It allows participants explore their own attitude to disability and their role in creating a disability organisation within their own workplaces.  This course is suitable for all roles within an organisation.

Key Outcomes

On completion of the Programme, participants will:

• Acquire a working knowledge of Disability, Equality and Accessibility (Legislation, Access to Services, Disability Awareness) and how it relates to their organisation
• Understand different types of disabilities and the barriers faced by people with disabilities to participate fully in society.
• Explore their own attitudes towards disability and accessibility.
• Define the medical and social model of disability.
• Develop an awareness of practical measures in relation to accessible, inclusive service delivery and equality issues.
• Appreciate the importance of promoting a culture of accessibility and disability inclusion within organisations and wider society.

Application Instructions

For further information on this course please contact [email protected]