Training/Advice
Event

Understanding the Context of Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability

Association for Real Change NI

Association for Real Change NI

Cost: ARC Members £75 Non-Members £130

This workshop is specifically aimed at newly appointed or relatively inexperienced staff.

This one-day course aims to give participants a basic understanding of learning disability and how it impacts on people's lives

 

Learning Outcomes

  • understand the legislation and polices that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities
  • understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability
  • understand the historical context of learning disability
  • understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disability and thier families
  • understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with a learning disability and thier families carers
  • know how to promote communication with individual learning disabilites

Date and Time

Location

Ash Grove
Wildflower Way
BELFAST
BT12 6TA
United Kingdom

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Contact Details

Liz White