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Friday, 20 October 2017

We have places available on the Disability Awareness training by Children in Wales as follows:
Please book your places - email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827 333

Aim
To explore and challenge the personal beliefs and attitudes that creates barriers for disabled children and young people’s inclusion in society and how these can be overcome.
To understand the legislative framework for providing inclusive services
To explore how models of disability affect practice
The power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children
Social Model vs Medical/expert Model of disability
Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children – giving children a voice

Date
Venue
Time
9th November 2017
Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
9.30am - 4.30pm
8th March 2018
NPTC Campus, Theatr Hafren, Newtown, SY16 4HU
9.30am - 4.30pm

Key Learning Outcomes
Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities
Duties under the Equality Act 2010
Overcoming barriers  - understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments
Working in partnership with parents
To consider ways mainstream activities can be adapted to include disabled children
Looking at features of inclusive settings 
Child development from 0 - 25 and the impact of disability / long terms conditions on the child and young person

To book contact: Training Unit,Powys County Council,01597 827 333

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