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    Disability Awareness

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    This one-day course will equip participants with a greater understanding of disability, inclusion and neurodiversity, helping them create more accessible, inclusive and supportive workplaces.

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      Disability Awareness

      Course Overview

      Creating an inclusive workplace begins with understanding the diverse needs and experiences of individuals with disabilities. This course provides an introduction to disability awareness, exploring legal responsibilities, different types of disabilities, neurodivergence and inclusive communication. Participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help foster a culture of inclusion, challenge misconceptions and identify opportunities to improve accessibility and support for employees, customers and service users.

      Benefits to the Organisation

      • Promote a more inclusive and accessible workplace culture.
      • Increase awareness and understanding of visible and non-visible disabilities.
      • Support compliance with UK equality and disability legislation.
      • Improve communication and interactions with colleagues, customers and service users.
      • Help identify barriers to inclusion and opportunities for improvement.
      • Encourage positive attitudes and reduce misconceptions around disability.
      • Support employee wellbeing, engagement and retention.
      • Provide practical actions to create meaningful and sustainable organisational change.
      Duration: 1 day
      Price: £195

    Further Information

    • DA - Disability Awareness: Course Modules
      • Disability Awareness and Inclusion
      • UK Law, Legislation and Organisational Responsibilities
      • Understanding Disability and Protected Characteristics
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Physical Disabilities
      • Sensory Disabilities
      • Behavioural Disabilities
      • Neurodivergence and Disability
      • Visible and Non-Visible Disabilities
      • UK Disability Statistics
      • Challenging Misconceptions and Stereotypes
      • Inclusive Language and Disability Etiquette
      • Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
      • Practical Toolkits, Resources and Support
      • Quick Wins and Action Planning
    • DA - Disability Awareness: Course Objectives

    • By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

      • Identify and understand the four key areas of disability: developmental, physical, sensory and behavioural.
      • Recognise a range of disabilities and understand how they may affect individuals differently.
      • Understand the relationship between neurodivergence and disability, including visible and non-visible conditions.
      • Explain key legal responsibilities relating to disability and inclusion in the workplace.
      • Use inclusive language and apply appropriate disability etiquette.
      • Challenge common misconceptions and improve awareness of disability-related issues.
      • Identify practical actions to improve accessibility and inclusion within their organisation.
      • Support their organisation in developing positive change through both quick wins and longer-term inclusion strategies.
    • DA - Disability Awareness: Prerequisites

    • There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for employees, managers, team leaders and customer-facing staff who want to improve their understanding of disability, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace.