TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS
Community based workers; Community leaders & members; ECD Teachers; Auxiliary- & Social Workers; volunteers
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
Inclusive Play
WHO: ECD centre (‘ inclusive’ and ‘not yet inclusive’ ), teachers, carers, programme implementers
WHY: Participants become aware of the need for play and learning for all children with the aim to understand and action play and learning opportunities for children with disabilities..
WHAT: Learn about the rights of children with disabilities to access education in their local context. ECD practitioners are capacitated with the principles of inclusive play and learning. Practical training with children with disabilities present.
LENGTH/DURATION: ±5 days
FORMAT/STYLE: Combination of remote and in-person training
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
Ndinogona "I Can" Stimulation Programme
WHO: Parents of children with dIsabilities (CWDs); disability specific/special needs centres; community workers doing home based activities with CWDs; community members interested in working with CWDs.
WHY: Ndinogona promotes the basic right that every child has to play.
WHAT: Upskill participants with practical skills on ways to include children in different settings. *This is an intense, hands-on programme, best run as part of a holistic community project.
LENGTH/DURATION: 11 days are divided into three phases of intense training and follow-up.
FORMAT/STYLE: Uses combination of remote & in-person training formats.
ACCREDITATION: Certificate of attendance
24 Hour Posture Support
WHO: Teachers, Parents, Caregivers, Social & Auxiliary Workers, Healthcare staff (nurses; CHW’s), Orthotists/Prosthetists, Health Students, Technicians, Medical Aid Scheme administration staff.
WHY: Provision of postural support is important at all times - during activity or rest. Participants learn to maintain posture throughout the day and night. Correct positioning is sustained by good alignment when out of the device (e.g. sidelying, on the back, tummy or standing).
WHAT: Participants develop problem-solving skills to meet the changing needs of a child with a mobility impairment within the family's specific context. Training draws on National Rehabilitation Policy and WHO Steps for comprehensive wheelchair service provision.
LENGTH/DURATION: Basic programme ±3hours: awareness of the needs of clients with physical impairments; In depth programme ±3 days: in-depth instruction with hands-on demonstration & participation
FORMAT/STYLE: Remote and In-person options available
ACCREDITATION: CPD for therapists
