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Disability Awareness Course

A practical Disability Awareness course exploring disability, impairment and mental ill health, building confidence in inclusive communication, support and reasonable adjustments.

Disability Awareness Course Training Course

Disability Awareness Course

This Disability Awareness course provides a practical and reflective introduction to disability, impairment and mental ill health. Delegates explore the social and medical models of disability, common misconceptions, inclusive communication and the impact of language. The session builds confidence in making reasonable adjustments, supporting diverse needs and understanding how disability intersects with identity, wellbeing and lived experience. Ideal for staff working directly with learners, service users or colleagues, the course equips participants with the knowledge, empathy and practical tools needed to create accessible, respectful and inclusive environments.

In‑House vs Open Courses

In‑house courses are private sessions delivered exclusively for a group of people from your organisation, on a date that suits you, with the option to tailor the content to your staff and setting.

Open courses are public Equality and Diversity UK training dates that anyone can book onto, ideal when you only need training for one or two people.

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Overview

This training course offers an in‑depth understanding of disability, impairment and mental ill health.

The course is suitable for people who want to increase their awareness of disability issues or gain more confidence in working with or supporting people with a disability, impairment or mental ill health.

The course gives an in‑depth understanding of disability, impairments, mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing.

Delegates will gain:

  • Practical skills to make reasonable adjustments, meet needs and explore issues from different perspectives (race, gender, sexuality etc).
  • Confidence to proactively make reasonable adjustments, meet needs and offer tailored services.
  • Knowledge to guide you to further resources and materials to meet your needs.

Course Outline

  • Introduction
  • Disability and different models
  • Disability myths and misconceptions
  • Disability matters
  • What the law says
  • Including everyone, regardless of disability, impairment or mental health
  • The importance of language
  • Reflecting on experiences

Benefits of Attending EDI Training

The course introduces the Equality Act 2010 and details each of the protected characteristics so you can learn more about what they are and how to avoid discrimination through your behaviours, language, attitudes, conscious and unconscious bias and actions.

The course looks at good EDI processes, practices, procedures and policy and aims to help you to manage and promote a fairer, more accepting and more diverse working environment.


Costs and Delegate Numbers

Course Costs
  • £595 for a half‑day session
  • £895 for a full‑day session
  • Two half‑day sessions delivered on the same day are charged at the full‑day rate
  • Half‑day rate may not be available for face‑to‑face sessions
Delegate Numbers
  • Online sessions: maximum of 15 delegates
  • Face‑to‑face sessions: recommended maximum of 20 delegates

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