Don’t be a d*ck! Disability, Equality and Intersectionality training

27th June 2024 - 10am - 4pm

Napier room, Norton Park Conference Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

About this course

Two-thirds of Brits say they feel awkward around disabled people, with some avoiding them altogether.

Disabled people make up around 1 in 5 of the British population, that’s a lot of avoidable discomfort!

This full-day training will put a stop to that.

Co-delivered by young adults with lived experience, you will be immersed in a genuine and authentic learning experience like no other.

We will explore stereotypes, hear powerful stories, and super charge your customer-facing skills.

Not only you’ll have a better understanding of the Equality Act 2010, but you’ll leave feeling a confident ally!

Who is this for?

Professionals.

This course is for everyone with a customer-facing role in a wide range of sectors including retails, hospitality and healthcare.

Cost:

• £150 per professional
• (refreshments included, delegates are asked to bring their own lunch)

Our Trainers

Gloria Greganti

I have over 10 years of experience working in social care and participation, with a focus on human rights. I work on the National Involvement Network (NIN) and support organisations to make the Charter for Involvement real.

Scott Richardson-Read

I work on the Scottish Transitions Forum primarily working with a group of young people called the Divergent Influencers ensuring disabled and autistic voices are heard when it comes to transition.

Rameez Haq

I am studying a degree in Biomedical Science at Napier and I have autism. I have a particular interest in human rights and inclusion. I have done drama, theatre, and filmmaking sessions with Media Education. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

Claire D’All

Since my early teen years, I have had to speak up for what support I require to live my life to the fullest. I’m very passionate about spreading awareness for physical disabilities through my blog A Journey In My Wheels and I write reviews for the website Euan’s Guide. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

Laura Glennie

I am an innately curious person, determined to challenge the status quo and strive for positive change. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project and through this work I have been talking with BBC Scotland and other Media outlets about representation of young people with additional support needs.

Ciara McCarthy

I have profound hearing loss with bilateral cochlear implants, cerebral palsy, and autism. I use my experiences to advocate for disabled children and young people. There is a lack of disability education, which results in disabled people enduring bullying and I want to challenge this. I am part of the Divergent Influencers, ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project.

What you will learn

• Understand the needs of neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities and confidently communicate with them.
• Apply the Equality Act 2010 and your legal duty to reasonable adjustment.
• Recognize the intersectionality of protected characteristics and how it impacts on person led voice, empowerment, centralising marginalised people.
• Understand social justice concepts - privilege discrimination, self-advocacy and allyship.
• Take away practical actions to create more inclusive workplaces and communities.

Host or Publisher ARC Scotland