Disability Inclusion

Strengthen your understanding of disability inclusion and how it applies in a social sector context.

The session will introduce the social model of disability, explore inclusive practice and help participants consider how their organisation can better support disabled people, whether they be service users, staff, volunteers or board members.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the social model of disability and how it differs from other ways of thinking about disability.

• Explore the barriers that can disable people and the role organisations can play in removing them.

• Develop a stronger understanding of inclusive and accessible organisational practice.

• Consider how disability inclusion relates specifically to social enterprises and third sector organisations.

• Identify practical ways to make services, communications and organisational practices more inclusive for disabled people.

• Know where to find further information and resources to continue developing their practice.

About the facilitator

Maddi Cassell is a Director, lived experience consultant and trainer at LEx Scotland, an organisation that places lived experience leadership at the centre of work to tackle marginalisation and inequality. Maddi has more than 20 years’ experience in the third sector, with particular expertise in EDI, co-production, accessibility and embedding lived experience within organisational strategy, policy and practice.

Accessibility

This session will be accessible by design, but we encourage participants to make us aware of any additional requirements during the booking process so we can be sure to meet your needs.