Disability awareness
On 11 August @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for disability awareness training as we challenge preconceived notions, break down barriers and work towards a more understanding and compassionate society. This training will equip you with the knowledge and perspective to champion disability awareness and make a lasting, positive difference in your community.
What will be covered?
- The definition of disability.
- Hidden disabilities.
- The different models of disability.
- Barriers faced by disabled people and how we can overcome them.
- Tyler’s story – a short film about disability.
This session will be held online via Zoom.
Funding
Our PA training courses are currently fully funded by Skills for Care. This funding is available for Individual Employers living in England, aged 18 and over who employ their own PAs or contract* self-employed PAs, using either:
- their own money
- adult social care Direct Payments
- NHS Personal Health Budgets.
*’Contracted’ refers to PAs with true self-employed status. We may ask for evidence from self-employed PAs accessing training.
If you do not qualify for this funding and still wish to attend, there will be a cost of £40 per person. For more information or any questions, please email training@independentlives.org.
Please click here for information on our cancellation policy.
Details
Date:
11 August 2025
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm