In today’s diverse world, individuals with disabilities encounter challenges rooted in communication barriers and societal stigmatisation.
Disability awareness involves recognising and understanding these challenges, fostering a more inclusive society where people can flourish and actively contribute.
Becoming disability-aware serves as a catalyst for promoting equality. It is a commitment to acknowledging the rights of disabled individuals to access information, education, and services without encountering discrimination.
Who benefits from Disability Awareness?
Everyone does! The advantages extend far beyond the disabled community to encompass a broader societal impact. Deaf and disabled individuals themselves, along with their colleagues, family, and friends, reap the benefits. Educational institutions, workplaces, and service providers also experience positive outcomes. By collectively working towards disability awareness, we create an environment that champions equality and empowers everyone to engage comfortably and confidently in communication, irrespective of their hearing abilities.
During the session, you will learn the following:
- Facts and Figures
- The Importance of Access
- Legislation
- Best Practice Language
- The Models of Disability
- Physical Disability
- Visual Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Mental health
- Deaf Awareness
- Some BSL!
This course is ideal for individuals, groups of friends, workplaces and community organisations.
This bespoke course can be tailored to your individual needs and include specialist training for your workplace.
Face-to-Face Course
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