What are the aims of the Disability Awareness course?

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• Recognise and understand the varying types of disability, e.g. visual impairment, deafness, physical disability, etc.
• Communicate appropriately with all service users.
• Understand the tasks required in preparing to receive or assist a person with a disability.
• Understand how to safely provide guidance and assistance if required to a person who has a disability.
• Understand the current legislative framework as it applies to people with disabilities, Disability Act 2005, Employment Equality Act and  the Equal Status Act.

Who should participate on the Disability Awareness course?

This course is designed for those who wish to broaden their knowledge of disability enabling them to communicate comfortably with people with disabilities while promoting an equality based approach.

Reasons to participate in the Disability Awareness course:

• Disability affects up to 20% of the Irish population
• Awareness is key to the promotion of equality for people with disabilities in Ireland.

What is the course duration?

This is a one day course running from 9.30am to 4pm.

How much does the course cost and what resources are provided?

The cost of the course is €249.00 per participant. This includes expert tuition, course materials, lunch and refreshments. Please contact us to enquire about in-house training costs.

When and where is the course running?

Please click here to see our online calendar for available dates and locations.

To book a place on the Disability Awareness course:

Please contact National Learning Network Continuous Professional Development on 01 200 0150 or email cpd@nln.ie to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.