TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR CIVIL SERVANTS / GOVERNMENT WORKERS
Police Force; Department of Justice; Department of Health; Department Social Development – Auxiliary & Social Workers; EPWP; LSPID; Government Tender officers
Different types of Disabilities
WHO: All community members; Community Development and Health Workers, teachers, staff and volunteers of community based organisations/NGOs working in South African Context.
WHY: Social inclusion is a basic human need: People with disabilities and their families often experience stigma and discrimination, which leads to isolation and exclusion. Increased knowledge about different types of impairments equips people with disabilities, their families and communities with the confidence to engage with health care and other service providers.
WHAT: Learn to influence people’s perceptions and challenge the myths that cause stigma and discrimination. Community workers and service providers will benefit from this basic knowledge.
LENGTH/DURATION: ± 2 days
FORMAT/STYLE: Remote and In-person options available
ACCREDITATION: Certificate of Attendance
Ecosystems for Inclusion
WHO: All professionals
WHY: Capacitate professionals in terms of appropriate referral pathways for persons with disabilities and their families.
WHAT: Participants explore what functioning referral networks look like within communities. They will be equipped with a strong understanding of their rights and responsibilities as active duty bearers based on the White Paper VI on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
LENGTH/DURATION: ± 3 days
FORMAT/STYLE: Remote and In-person options available
ACCREDITATION: Certificate of Attendance
Let's Talk Disability
WHO: All community members; Adults with disabilities; Community Development and Health Workers, Social & Auxiliary Workers, teachers, staff and volunteers of community based organisations/NGOs working in South African Context.
WHY: There is a need for facilitated, local conversations about disability, inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities
WHAT: Participants explore preconceived ideas about disability and re-imagine these together as they share experiences, learn and problem solve.
LENGTH/DURATION: ±5 hours
FORMAT/STYLE: In-person training recommended. Digital format also available depending on participant access and connectivity.
ACCREDITATION: CPD accreditation pending (contact us to confirm)
Let's Talk Friends
WHO: Participants from the school community include parents, teachers & non-teaching staff, and learners
WHY: Raises awareness about disability to facilitate inclusive school environments. This can encourage inclusive play amongst children and more inclusive practices amongst teachers. It facilitates constructive conversations about disability and inclusive school practises and can help to address bullying.
WHAT: This training consists of two workshops: A ±5 hour workshop with parents and teachers followed by a ±2 hour workshop with learners. *Learner workshops may be presented during a double Life Orientation period.
LENGTH/DURATION: Parent & Teacher workshop: ±5 hours. Learner workshop: ±2 hours
FORMAT/STYLE: In-person training
ACCREDITATION: Certificate of Attendance
