What to expect
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Fun and interactive exercises
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Videos and visuals
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Thought-provoking discussions
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Group work
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Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop in a non-judgemental environment
What we cover
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Equality Act 2010
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Four categories of disability
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Strength-based perspective
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Person-centered approach
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Stereotyping and bias
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Common barrier experiences by individuals with disabilities
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Mental Capacity Act 2010
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Reasonable adjustments
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Interpersonal skills and communication
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Values and ethics, social and medical models of disability
Why choose STUBs disability awareness training?
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The trainer has 19+ years experience of working within the health and social care sector, specializing in working with children and adults with disabilities.
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HCPC-registered and practicing social worker.
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Some of the trainer's academic achievements: BA (hon) Social Worker, MA Child Centred Interprofessional Practice, PgCert Practice Education, Basic Counselling, NLP Diploma, and Certificate in Life Coaching.
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The trainer is also an individual living with a dual physical disability diagnosis - as such attending this training will enable you to benefit from their living experiences and knowledge of disability.
Who should attend?
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Carers
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Support workers
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Youth workers
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All other professionals that have contact with any individual who has disabilities, seen or unseen, and who is seeking to improve their practice.