THE SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY
A one-hour seminar / webinar
A CPD-accredited, one-hour seminar (webinar if delivered online), introducing the social model of disability.
Many organisations now have policy in support of the social model. But not all have trained their managers and staff in what it means and how to use it to make their organisation more inclusive and accessible.
The seminar uses an illustrated talk to introduce the social model and how it differs from the dominant medical or individual model. It then challenges participants to practise applying it. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
The seminar equips participants to identify and implement changes that will reduce barriers.
It is an ideal short taster on the increasingly important subject of the social model of disability. You might like us to run it as a standalone event, or perhaps as a workshop in a training day or course.
Usual price: £120 (unions and non-profits); £240 (public sector bodies and large non-profits); £360 (private companies).
Red in the Spectrum can also offer you a longer training event on the social model if you prefer.
Red in the Spectrum is a member of the CPD Certification Service.
Enormous value
All trade union reps need to come on this training! Janine has used both her trade union and personal experience to develop and deliver a highly effective course which equips reps to become more confident in dealing with autism related issues both in their workplaces and their trade unions. At the WEA these courses were in high demand and hugely popular with consistently good feedback citing the enormous value in terms of new knowledge and awareness of autism.
Read about more of Red in the Spectrum's courses here.
Our Values: we believe
- that humanity is neurologically diverse and that this is beneficial
- that minority neurotypes bring strengths as well as challenges
- that your organisation will be stronger if it becomes more inclusive of neurodivergent people
- in the social model of disability, understanding that society disables people who have impairments and/or differences
- in the slogan ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – that barriers can only be removed by listening to neurodivergent people rather than talking over us
- in accessibility as standard, not ‘as required’
- that neurodivergent people need more than ‘awareness’: we need equality, rights and acceptance.
- that training is most effective when it is participatory and enjoyable
