Disability equality awareness is now a vital part of business life. Our awareness training modules aim to remove the fear and ignorance often felt when meeting those with disabilities. Our engaging course re-educates you to see the person before the disability by combining facts, awareness exercises and the intentions behind the law. The ultimate aim is to instil confidence to communicate without discrimination, regardless of another's disability.
Disability Awareness Training
Saying that someone is disabled does not define them, it may in fact be the environment around them and the attitudes they face that are disabling.
This course aims to raise staff confidence and competence in dealing with people who have a disability.
The course includes:
- Your obligation in relation to DDA part III Oct 2004.
- Promotion of social inclusion
The Social Model of Disability.
- Four Key areas of disability.
- What constitutes discrimination?
- Appropriate approach and attitudes towards people with a disability.
Sight Loss Awareness Training
Did you know?
Only 4% of people with serious sight impairments are completely blind.
This course aims to expel many of the myths surrounding sight loss, bringing you out of the dark.
The course includes:
- Definitions of Visually Impaired and Severely Sight Impaired.
- Main causes of Sight Loss.
- Communication with the Visually Impaired.
- Sight Guide Skills.
- Many of the common myths surrounding sight loss.