Disabled People and the Human Rights Act Training This half day course has been developed for organisations in the Public Sector affected by the Human Rights Act. This is by no means limited to public bodies working exclusively with disabled people and encompasses Health, Emergency Services and Local Government. We provide an overview and a practical, working insight, into where human rights legislation is particularly pertinent to disabled people. This training will compliment Disability Equality Scheme’s and Action Plans Trainer Martin Austin; Managing Director Aims and Objectives The aim of this course is to provide delegates in the public sector with an understanding of how the Human Rights Act impacts on their service delivery, specially in relation to disabled people Learning outcomes By the end of the course delegates will be able to understand: * a practical model of disability * An overview of the individual rights afforded by the act * The practical way in which a number of these are especially relevant to disabled people * The Public Sectors responsibility under the act Booking details Contact nimbus for a booking form in an appropriate format Course fee £150 Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below Providing Goods and Services to Disabled People Training Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act focuses almost entirely on the need for providers of goods and services not to discriminate against disabled people. This has massive practical implications about the way we do business and the changes we need to make – but it also has the ability to improve your business if handled and marketed properly. We guide you through the legislation and good practice with a focus on business benefits. Trainer Martin Austin; Managing Director Aims and Objectives This course will provide you with the knowledge to provide potential employment opportunities to disabled people, retain staff, understand reasonable adjustments and sources of support with their implementation. * Learning outcomes Understand the legal issues surrounding Goods and Services provision to disabled people * Understand what reasonable adjustments are and how to implement / evidence them * Understand the benefits work undertaken can have to your business Booking details Contact nimbus for a booking form in an appropriate format Course fee £150 – reductions available for charities and community organisations on request. Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below Disability Equality and Awareness Training An essential look at Disability which covers what disability is, a snapshot of the law (including your responsibilities), and a look at the issues faced by Deaf People and those with a Visual Impairment. This course is designed to tell you all you need to know to make your day to day work with disabled people easier and it will make you look at disability from a whole new perspective. Dates Location Trainers Martin Austin | Nimbus | Disability Equality TBC | Visual Impairment Awareness TBC| Deaf Awareness Aims and Objectives To improve your understanding of disability, impairment and meeting obligations under relevant legislation (i.e. DDA / DED). To improve interaction with disabled people and appreciate the positive impact this can have on your organisation. To gain understanding of issues faced by people with mobility, visual and hearing impairments. Learning outcomes Equality * Understand what disability is * Understand responsibility of legislation relating to disabled people * Understand what is and what isn’t appropriate conduct / terminology around disabled people * Understand how to improve access for disabled people * Understand the benefits to your organisation of meeting disabled peoples needs Awareness * Understand overview of the barriers experienced by people with a variety of impairments – and how to remove them Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by Nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below. Disability Equality Training An invaluable look at Disability which covers what disability is, an overview of relevant Legislation (namely the Disability Discrimination Act) and do’s and don’t of interacting with disabled people. Ideal for anybody interacting with members of the public. This course will make you look at disability from a whole new perspective. Trainers Martin Austin | Nimbus | Disability Equality TBC | Visual Impairment Awareness TBC| Deaf Awareness Aims and Objectives To improve your understanding of disability, impairment and relevant legislation (i.e. DDA). To improve interaction with disabled people and appreciate the positive impact this can have on your organisation * Learning outcomes Understand what disability is * Awareness of legislation relating to disabled people * Understand what is and what isn’t appropriate conduct / terminology around disabled people * Understand how to improve access for disabled people * Understand the benefits to your organisation of meeting disabled peoples needs Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by Nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below. Employing Disabled People Training From recruitment and selection through to retirement, the Disability Discrimination Act provides a structure with which to improve your ability to widen your pool of potential employees and make the most of the experience at your disposal. There are a number of issues around making this an effective process, which is why this course as been developed. This course includes Managing Disability Related Absences. Dates Location Trainers Martin Austin | Nimbus | Disability Equality TBC | Visual Impairment Awareness TBC| Deaf Awareness Aims and Objectives This course will provide you with the knowledge to provide potential employment opportunities to disabled people, retain staff, understand reasonable adjustments and sources of support with their implementation. * Learning outcomes Understand the legal issues surrounding employing disabled people * Understand the benefits that employing disabled people can have on your business / organisation * Understand what reasonable adjustments are and how to implement / evidence them * Identify sources of support and finance to help you to provide adjustments Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by Nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below. Disability Discrimination Act Training This course provides a better understanding of the DDA, what reasonable adjustments are and how they relate to your business or organisation. Understanding the act and your subsequent responsibilities is key to opening up your service to disabled people and avoiding any potential legal action. Dates Location ½ day Trainer Martin Austin; Managing Director Aims and Objectives To equip you with the understanding of The Act needed to invoke any necessary change in your organisation and improve disabled peoples ability to access your service / employment opportunities. * Learning outcomes Understand the history of the Act * Understand the requirements of the Act * Understand what is, and what isn’t, discrimination * Understand who is, and who isn’t, covered by the Act * Understand what may, and what may not, constitute a reasonable adjustment * Understand justifying not making adjustments Booking details Contact nimbus for a booking form in an appropriate format Course fee £150 – reductions available for charities and community organisations on request. Further information For further information on this course, and the other courses and services offered by nimbus visit the website at www.ask-nimbus.com or contact us by any of the other methods listed below Contact Details Nimbus: The Disability Consultancy Service Ltd. 20 Royal Scot Road Pride Park Derby DE24 8AJ Telephone: 01332 404023 Fax: 01332 404041 Email: info@ask-nimbus.com Web: www.ask-nimbus.com