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People Matters | Disability Equality Training

In this comprehensive disabled-led training with Birds of Paradise, you will learn about what actively disables people, explore disability from a cultural context, and gain the skills and confidence to create a more inclusive and accessible environment in whatever you do. 

This training with Birds of Paradise is underpinned by an extensive knowledge of equality and access within the sector as well as the wider context of how we view disability and think about equality within society. 

We know disabled people continue to experience significant barriers in the culture sector and elsewhere. This training offers a relaxed way to gain the skills and confidence to remove these barriers. The knowledge, skills and tools you gain during the session will apply across all areas of your work and motivate you to make a positive change. 

What will you learn? 

In this three hour session you will learn about: 

  • Cultural representation: how disability is viewed and its impact
  • Models of disability 
  • Legislation & activism: where we’ve been and how we got here
  • Language around disability 
  • Access requirements and removing barriers  
Who is it for? 

This course is ideal for anyone who would like to learn more about disability equality, and create more inclusive, accessible environments within their work. 

Surpassed my expectations. Was able to ask the “rookie” questions that I was afraid I’d have to ask. The atmosphere and openness was truly conducive to productive learning.
Course participant

Meet the trainer

Birds of Paradise Theatre Company

Birds of Paradise Theatre Company was formally launched in 1993 and is Scotland’s first touring theatre company employing disabled and non-disabled actors. Many of their original aims have remained the same since then: to employ disabled and non-disabled actors and other theatre professionals, to commission new work, to work in partnership with other organisations at home and abroad, to create positive images of inclusion and to encourage participation in the arts. They are disability-led since 2012 through the appointment of their current Artistic Directors and their training has been developed by a disabled-led team with many years experience of delivering training.

Details

Date: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost:
£85 + VAT for C&BS members,
£125 + VAT for non-members
Category: Training Courses

Trainer

Birds of Paradise Theatre Company

Venue

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