This page only covers disability equality training. I can tailor the training to specific requirements.
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What is disability equality training
You can never fully understand what it’s like to be someone else. That includes knowing what life is like for a specific disabled person. The aim of this training is to give a better appreciation of the issues that disabled people face. It will help you understand ways you can reduce these barriers.
The training highlights the types of issues faced, the myths surrounding disability, models of disability, language and the laws. This training is based around the social model of disability.
The core parts of the training are:
- Social model of disability
- Myths and assumptions
- Language and communication
- Problem solving
As always my key messages are to think, learn and communicate.
Experience
Disability experience
I was born with an impairment (mostly hidden) and later after ill health need to use a wheelchair most of the time.
Training Education
I am qualified to degree level and have further level 3 qualification in training in life long learning (adult education).
I have worked for 3 years as a disability awareness /confidence trainer for a large disabled persons organisation (and disability confidence provider). I provided a pre-prepared half day course to their staff and any other organisation.
See about page for more details.
Core modules of the training
The following are the core modules of the disability equality training I provide. Additional modules can be added depending or your specific requirements and time available.
- What is equality?
- Myths
- Models of disability
- Language
- Removing barriers
- Equality act 2010
What is Equality
This module describes what equality is and how it differs from treating everyone the same.
Myths
The myths module covers the myths (and lies) related to disability. It includes a true /false exercise and a discussion. The discussion includes common perceptions of disability and the media.
Models of disability
This is a very important modules of the training. It covers what models are and how they influence us. Models can change both our perception and our behavior. Models covered include the:
- Social model,
- Medical model
- At least 1 other model.
For an outline of some of the most common modules please read the Models of Disability page.
Language
The language module covers the language used in the social model. It includes the current acceptable language and how the language used changes. This modules has a group task on acceptable language.
Removing barriers
This module is about reducing the barriers disabled people face. The aim is to think of barriers and a way to remove them. It can either be a task for small groups or the whole class. This module is customised for each group.
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 module is a brief introduction to the equality act. It is not detailed legal advice. It covers the ideas of protected characteristics and discrimination.