Facilitating Access for People with Disability Workshop

Facilitating access for people with disability workshop

1 in 5 Australians live with disability, making them a significant market segment for any organisation of business. By being confident about supporting people with disability, you and your team can help your business thrive.

Designed for workers in any sector or industry, this three-hour advanced workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of how to be more supportive when communicating with and addressing barriers experienced people who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing, blind or low vision, have a disability that affects mobility, or have an intellectual disability.

About the workshop: 

• Developing a deeper understanding of the life experience of people who are d/Deaf, blind or low vision, have a disability that affects mobility, or have an intellectual disability.
• Discover practical solutions for working more confidently with clients and customers impacted by these kinds of disability.
• Receive useful resources.
• Learn from trainers with disability who are experts in disability rights, access and inclusion. 
• Interact with our trainers as well as other participant, so you can ask questions and share knowledge. 

Learning outcomes:

• Identifying and mitigating barriers to access and inclusion in venues, workplaces and online
• How to deliver inclusive and accessible services
• Practical communication strategies

Workshop details:
Time: 9:30 am until 1:00 pm
Date: Friday 17 May
Place: Georges River Council, Corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville NSW 2220; online option is available. Please indicate how you will attend when you book your place. 
Cost: Free; however booking is essential. Light refreshments will be served. 

For more information, please contact: CommunityCapacityBuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or 02 9330 6261.