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Disability Inclusion Training

When:
November 20, 2023 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

What’s covered?

The disability inclusion training consists of disability awareness and theory followed by practical applications, with tips and ideas to delivering fun and inclusive activities relevant to your setting.
• The current disability sport landscape and why more inclusive provision is needed
• Medical vs Social Model of Disability
• An introduction to different impairment groups and tips on how to meet different needs – neurodivergences, learning disabilities, physical impairments, d/Deaf and hard of hearing, and sight loss.
• Tools and models to help you adapt: The Inclusion Spectrum, STEP and SMILES
• Other considerations outside of session delivery that help creates an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Putting learning into practice with practical activities and persona examples

Duration: 3 hours
Group size: 8-20 people
Development stage: Endorsed by YMCA Awards in 2018

For more information contact Lizzie.Edgecombe@AccessSport.org.uk

NB. To be eligible for this FREE support, you must meet the following criteria:

Currently deliver, or have the aspiration to deliver, sport or physical activity
sessions in:

  •  Lozells
  • Alum Rock
  • Castle Vale
  • Sparkbrook/Balsall Heath
  • Heartlands
  • Groups outside of these areas may also be considered

Interested in engaging more d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent children and
young people