Workshop: Disability equality training

5th February 2008, 10:00am - 4:00pm, London Past event

At least one in three people in the UK is disabled or is close to someone who is, however, only 8% of disabled people use a wheelchair. Many disabilities, such as epilepsy, dyslexia and diabetes are hidden. You may even have a disabled team member or colleague and be unaware of it.

We will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed environment, exploring and dispelling some of the myths around disability.

We will also highlight the communication, etiquette and language barriers which may be experienced by disabled and non-disabled colleagues and customers.

This training will not daunt you with a long list of rights and wrongs but will develop your awareness as a better colleague, employee, manager and service provider.

The event is run by Rick Williams, director of disability consultancy Freeney Williams Ltd. Rick, an associate of EFD, is highly experienced in challenging and inspiring delegates and creating debate.

Why attend?

• Understand the communication, etiquette and language issues around disability.
• Develop an understanding of the barriers that disabled people experience when accessing services and be aware of how these might be addressed.
• Develop your knowledge about the facts on disability.
• Understand the role that attitudes play and how they may need to be shaped.
• Discuss and ask questions in a relaxed environment.

Who should attend?

We would recommend that every member of staff attend a disability equality training session as part of their induction process.