Disability Equality Training Introduction

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

This course is designed to help staff working with disabled customers/staff or managing staff responsible for HR management policies and customer care, to identify and plan for meeting statutory duties under current legislation.

WHY CHOOSE DCIL?

As an organisation of disabled people we have the advantage of being truly representative of the concerns and wishes of disabled people themselves.

WHAT SHOULD I DO PRE COURSE?

Consider the view that disabled people are disadvantaged by the way society is organised.

More effective information and planning would make it possible for disabled people to enjoy the same opportunities as everyone else in employment and would enable them to access goods, services and leisure facilities. Taking account of access and legal requirements of disabled people will help organisations to meet legal requirements, taking advantage of the skills and abilities of disabled workers and of the spending power of disabled customers.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?

It aims to raise awareness of:

• How our attitudes create barriers and how we can change them
• What are physical barriers and ways of changing them
• Your organisation and the law on disability
• Meeting the needs of disabled customers
• Meeting the needs of disabled employees
• What an organisation will gain from good disability equality practice.

WHERE ARE THE COURSES HELD?

A suitable course location will be arranged at a wheelchair accessible venue.

IS THERE AN EXAM?

No Exam.

HOW MUCH WILL THE COURSE COST?

The course fee is £100 per day for 10 individuals.
(£50 per person - 5-9 individuals)

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

Each course is tailored to the needs of the individual organisation - 1.5 hour duration.

ARE THERE ANY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

No.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

To ensure that all learners feel comfortable, the dress code is smart but casual.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A LEARNER

If you feel you may require some additional support during your course please ask for pre-course advice, as we cannot always accommodate specific requirements at short notice.

The DCIL has an Equal Opportunities policy and a Complaints policy.  These are available on request.