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Disability Equality Awareness Training

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One in seven of the population are disabled. That accounts for approximately 10 million people. The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as ‘someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’. Public Bodies Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), legal rights for disabled people are now in force. 45,000 public bodies across Great Britain are covered by the Disability Equality Duty (DED). Many of which, under the specific duties, should have produced and published a Disability Equality Scheme by 4th December 2006. The DED is meant to ensure that all public bodies - such as central or local government, schools, health trusts or emergency services - pay 'due regard' to the promotion of equality for disabled people in every area of their work.

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  • All Areas
Delivery:
  • In House
  • Public
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Difficulty:
  • Introductory

Further Details

This course will provide delegates with a good working knowledge of the duties placed on companies. Delegates will gain the confidence and experience to manage their responsibilities under equality legislation effectively. Understanding your responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 The Disability Equality Duty - The general duty - The specific duty Working through the five stages to implement the duty Course content • Equal opportunities and managing disability awareness • An overview of legal content in an equal opportunities framework • Focus on our ideals that may not be reality, considering assumptions, attitudes, stereotyping and past life experiences • Explore identity by considering why are we part of one group and not another • What helps and hinders inclusion and exclusion • We will consider individuals' thoughts, feelings and actions, and how to break inappropriate behaviour • Look at how our past life influences our views and makes us who we are, exploring what we have in common with other team members • Look at tools and skills which initiate change such as active listening and open-closed question • Action plan on how we can engage with disability equality.

Guide price

circa £750-1000 1 to 2 days per group

 

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