Understanding Disability Etiquette. Distance Learning

Course details

Do you know the correct approach to take with a person who is disabled? Do you worry about using the wrong language or being patronising? Do you speak to the ‘person’ or their ‘carer’? Do you assume that a person with a disability always needs assistance? If these are questions you ask yourself then this Understanding Disability Etiquette distance learning course can help give you good advice and information when dealing with a work situation or socially meeting someone who has a disability.

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Certificate in Disability Etiquette

Entry Requirements

• Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content Modules

• The incidence of disability
• The different ways to communicate with a person who uses a wheelchair
• How to relax around people with disabilities
• Use of language and terminology
• Myths an fears surrounding mobility difficulties
• Inclusion
• Changing attitudes, being aware

Assessment Criteria

• One short assignment will be required to successfully complete this course.