AWARENESS COURSE

OVERVIEW

• This course is designed to give each delegate an insight into the world of people with disabilities.
• Our aim is to change attitudes towards disabilities
• This course is 'hands on' and all are given the opportunity to experience barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
• Our goal is to make the transition for the new employees and the existing staff as stress-free as possible.
• No one is overwhelmed by irrelevant medical or technical terminology
• A workbook will be supplied for each corporate delegate.

WHO IS REACHED?

With the implementation of the Employment Equity Act, we can all anticipate having colleagues who have some form of disability.

The Inclusion Policy will see most learners with disabilities attending mainstream schools. These schools still need assistance with the adaptations for accessibility and the groups of learners need to know how to accommodate their new friends.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This is an Outcomes Based Seminar:

• You will learn about the causes of various disabilities.
• Changes in terminology.
• We shall lay to rest the myths and misunderstandings about disabilities.
• You will learn about the correct way to assist a person with a disability.
• You will encounter practical experiences and demonstrations.
• You will be given the opportunity to ask questions about disabilities and be given honest and factual answers.

COURSE DURATION

Each course is tailored to suit the needs of the individual organisation.

In order to get the full benefit from this course, it is recommended that each corporate delegate attend a one-hour follow-up session. At this time each will be given the opportunity to discuss their newly-learned skills and any problems they may have experienced.

PRE-WORK

We do not ask for any preparation for the seminars, except to attend with an open mind.

Each delegate must have an idea of his/her own personal outcome, which will relate to disability and the seminar.

For further information, please contact the PADI Co-ordinator, Sandy Heyman.