Understanding Intellectual Disability - WEBINAR SERIES

Part 1: Introduction & the impact of not understanding intellectual disability

In this session, John will provide an introduction to the series and discuss the impact of not understanding intellectual disability and its consequences for learning and support.

Part 2: Understanding intellectual disability

In this session, John will assist participants to understand intellectual disability. He will discuss some of the universal things that people with an intellectual disability tend to struggle with and how this knowledge can inform the way we provide support, putting people at their best advantage.

Part 3: Support & Learning Strategies and live Q&A

In session three, John will draw together the information from the previous two sessions and discuss how participants can create successful learning strategies and support. He will also discuss some unique strengths that people bring to relationships. This session will include a live Q&A with John.

John Armstrong has been involved in the lives of people with a disability and their families for over 40 years. He has worked as a trainer and consultant across many settings with individuals, families and agencies throughout Australia & New Zealand, affording him a large scope of experience & learning. John is a Senior Social Role Valorisation Trainer as well as having extensive involvement with Citizen Advocacy. John has a particular interest in promoting people’s welfare and reducing the potential for neglect and harm.

This webinar series is for all of those who are looking for practical ways to support people with an intellectual disability to succeed and be understood.

This will include family members and workers at all levels.