Disability Equality Training

Open Training Course for staff working in the Voluntary and Statutory sectors. For Information on the next training dates email: info@esda.org.uk.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

This one day course aims to:

• develop participants' knowledge of the kind of barriers which a range of disabled people experience and share good practice in removing those barriers;
• explore a variety of approaches to understanding disability as an aid to working effectively within their organisation;
• provide a review of key aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act and explore how its provisions affect their organisation.

At the end of the one day workshop, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of the different ways in which discrimination against disabled people can operate in society, and in particular in relation to getting access to services and employment;
• Identify key barriers within society, and within their organisation, that may prevent disabled people participating on an equal basis with non-disabled people;
• Describe some of the ways in which a range of barriers can be removed;
• Distinguish between different approaches to understanding disability and identify ways in which using particular approaches can be fairer and more effective;
• Outline key aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act and explain how the law impacts on their organisation;
• Review their own practices when meeting and working with disabled people, and identify particular issues for disabled people within their organisation;
• Produce individual and group action points to identify areas of possible improvement within their own area of the organisation.

Refreshments and lunch are included. Participants will receive a programme, supporting handouts and a certificate of attendance. The day runs from 9.15 a.m. (registration and refreshments) to 4.30 p.m.

Cost is £90 per delegate from the statutory sector and £60 per delegate from the voluntary sector. One bursary per course is available to a disabled delegate from a small voluntary organisation.

A deposit of 20% is required to secure your place. We take payment on an invoice basis and accept either BACS or cheque payments.

Twelve places are available on each day. To book your place, to let us know of any access and other requirements you have (handouts in a specific format, dietary needs, etc.) or to ask for further information, please telephone or 01323 514500 or email info@esda.org.uk