Disability, Equality and Intersectionality training

23rd October 2024 - 10am - 4pm

Training room, Norton Park Conference Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

Two-thirds of Brits say they feel awkward around disabled people, with some avoiding them altogether.

Disabled people make up around 1 in 5 of the British population, that’s a lot of avoidable discomfort!

This full-day training will put a stop to that.

Co-delivered by young adults with lived experience, you will be immersed in a genuine and authentic learning experience like no other.

We will explore stereotypes, hear powerful stories, and super charge your customer-facing skills.

Not only you’ll have a better understanding of the Equality Act 2010, but you’ll leave feeling a confident ally!

Professionals.

This course is for everyone with a customer-facing role in a wide range of sectors including retails, hospitality and healthcare.

• £150 per professional
• (refreshments included, delegates are asked to bring their own lunch)

Gloria Greganti

I have over 10 years of experience working in social care and participation, with a focus on human rights. I work on the National Involvement Network (NIN) and support organisations to make the Charter for Involvement real.

Scott Richardson-Read

I work on the Scottish Transitions Forum primarily working with a group of young people called the Divergent Influencers ensuring disabled and autistic voices are heard when it comes to transition.

Rameez Haq

I am studying a degree in Biomedical Science at Napier and I have autism. I have a particular interest in human rights and inclusion. I have done drama, theatre, and filmmaking sessions with Media Education. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

Claire D’All

Since my early teen years, I have had to speak up for what support I require to live my life to the fullest. I’m very passionate about spreading awareness for physical disabilities through my blog A Journey In My Wheels and I write reviews for the website Euan’s Guide. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

Laura Glennie

I am an innately curious person, determined to challenge the status quo and strive for positive change. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project and through this work I have been talking with BBC Scotland and other Media outlets about representation of young people with additional support needs.

Ciara McCarthy

I have profound hearing loss with bilateral cochlear implants, cerebral palsy, and autism. I use my experiences to advocate for disabled children and young people. There is a lack of disability education, which results in disabled people enduring bullying and I want to challenge this. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

• Explore stereotypes about disabled people and reflect on the social model of disability
• Understand the importance of an intersectional approach to inclusion, and communicate confidently with disabled people
• Apply the Equality Act 2010 and legal duty to reasonable adjustment
• Understand social justice concepts – privilege, self-advocacy and allyship.
• Assess the practical actions you can take away to create more inclusive workplaces and communities.

Your cancellation charges

If you are unable to attend the course you are booked on, you may substitute, by prior arrangement and after notifying us, someone else from your organisation.If you are unable to attend, and not in a position to transfer your place to another person, then the following charges will apply:

3-8 weeks' notice: 25% of fee

1-3 weeks' notice: 75% of fee

Less than 1 weeks’ notice: 100% of fee

ARC's cancellation

Please note that full payment is required for non-attendance on a booking that has been transferred.ARC Scotland events and courses are periodically updated and while we endeavour to deliver the courses as advertised there may inevitably be occasions where we have to change content without prior notice or, in exceptional circumstances, to cancel an event.In the case of a course cancellation delegates will either be offered an alternative date, a credit note or a full refund and we will also consider any reasonable request to cover non-refundable travel arrangements if a course is cancelled within 2 working days of the start day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Norton Park Conference Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom