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Introduction:
When providing
support to people with disabilities do we ENABLE or DISABLE
them to live a full and independent life? Do the services we provide
EMPOWER or do they create DEPENDENCY? Does the individual have a
disability or is it the environment and society they live in that disables
them? This thought provoking one day event will challenge traditional
concepts and attitudes towards disability. It will explore how those
providing support can unwittingly create dependency. You will learn
techniques that will create an empowering approach that enables people with
disabilities to fully engage. You will discover how to support service users
to take full advantage of support services in a way that enhances self
esteem. You will leave this event with the tools to enable those that you
support to have the power to control their destiny!
Who Course is for:
Sheltered /
Supported housing staff, support workers, care staff, volunteers, partners,
family members and others who deliver support services to people with a
disability. This course may also be beneficial for those line managers with
a responsibility for staff involved in the delivery of support to service
users. It will enhance understanding and learning about the practical issues
staff may face and enable managers to provide a more positive role in
supporting such staff.
Overall aim of the
course:
To enable those who
support people with disabilities to provide such support in a way that
enables the service user to retain their self esteem, dignity and
independence.
Course Objectives -
What you should be able to do by the end of the course
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Discuss how the
environment and peoples attitudes can either create an enabling or
disabling influence towards people with disabilities
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Explore their
own attitudes towards the support process and people with disabilities
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Explain
appropriate action that will empower the service user to utilise support
services in a way that leaves them feeling positive and in control
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Demonstrate
effective methods that can be used to help the service user to engage
equally
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Address key ethical and moral
issues that may be faced when planning and providing support
Summary
The course is designed to be flexible and the content and setting can be varied
to meet the particular requirements of individual groups.
Participants will be encouraged to adopt a supportive and positive approach
to the group as a whole. It is hoped that this will allow individuals to achieve
greater proficiency and confidence through taking part in a stimulating and
enjoyable learning programme.
Please see our Price
List for details of costs
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