Overview

The workshop explores how society views disability today.  We will be looking at the harmful stereotypes disabled people face and how negative language frames the narrative.  We will look at the many barriers and challenges that the disability community have to deal with.  We will then examine our own attitudes and bias, and how we can engage, interact and engage authentically with people with a disability. 

Course Aims

Build on your existing.  knowledge, expertise, and skills
Increase your understanding of disability issues.
Understand the stigma around disability.
Become more comfortable and authentic when interacting.

Course Content

What is a disability?How we think about disability?Medical vs Social Model?
Legal duty
Language frames the narrative
Practical advice on how to help.Who are you calling disabled?

This course is available as a half or full day session