Disability Equality

• The social model of disability – why it’s important
• What are the attitudes towards disabled people
• Sharing practical contributions on how to instil a culture of inclusion

• Knowing that Disability Equality is relevant to everyone
• Disability equality duties applicable in the public sector
• Planning ways to improve ways of working

• An organisation that is fully sensitive and responsive to those with any type of disability
• An understanding of the legal background to disability inclusion
• An full appreciation of how to recognise the benefits of disability diversity

• The further enhancement of a culture of inclusion
• An appreciation of taking positive action in respect of disability in all areas of the organisation
• Greater certainty that the organisation measures up to its social and legal responsibilities in respect of disability

This is a half-day programme outline, which can be tailored to meet specific organisational objectives. It can also be offered as an extended one-day programme. Please talk to us so that we can tailor the programme to your exact requirements.

We can vary timeframes and the project in many ways so that it fits better with your objectives.

• Introduction:
  Interactive exercise – making assumptions
• What is disability? Misconceptions and myths about disability
• Perceptions of disability verses the reality
• Common assumptions and labelling
• Traditional models v Preferred Social model of disability
• Quick quiz
• To reinforce what we already know - and maybe find out something new

• Disability Equality - The Law
• A brief overview of the bits we need to know
• Scenarios
• Identifying and removing barriers
• Interactive session where the group explore a range of realistic situations written with your organisation in mind
• Talk – Actions Speak Louder than Words
• Film that sends a strong message both about the perspective of disabled people and the importance of taking positive action
• Group Discussion - what can we do differently?
• Plenary group discussion to explore how we can help to make a difference. Plans are created to implement the transfer of learning organisation-wide

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One full day or as an abridged half-day introductory programme

Folder, workbook, handouts, pen and certificate of attendance

To suit you

Up to 12 people

Righttrack programmes are energetic, exciting and highly participative, which create an impact and motivate participants to learn and embrace change

We utilise a blend of learning methods: practice sessions, group workshops, scenario-driven learning, assignments, self managed learning, shared group learning, accelerated learning and structured group learning