Action on Disability provides CPD Certified training, disability equality, accessibility, co-production and consultancy services. Led by a Disabled People's Organisation, we help organisations create more inclusive, accessible and equitable services and workplaces.
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Action on Disability (AoD) is proud to offer CPD Certified training developed and delivered by a Disabled People's Organisation (DPO). Our flagship CPD Certified courses combine lived experience, disability rights, accessibility, co-production and practical learning to help organisations create more inclusive services, workplaces and communities.
Our current CPD Certified courses include:
Disability Equality & Accessibility (6 Hours)
Disability Equality & Co-production (6 Hours)
These interactive courses explore topics including:
The Disabled People's Movement
The Social Model of Disability
Disability Rights
Equality Act 2010
Reasonable Adjustments
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
The Four Barrier Categories
The Four Access Profiles
Co-production
Independent Living
Lived Experience as Expertise
Intersectionality
Practical case studies and action planning
Participants receive recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification while gaining practical knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately within their own organisations.
Alongside our CPD Certified programmes, AoD offers a wide range of flexible training designed to improve disability confidence, accessibility and inclusion.
Courses include:
Disability Equality
Disability Awareness
Accessibility
Deaf Awareness
Basic British Sign Language (BSL)
Inclusive Communication
Reasonable Adjustments
Customer Service
Co-production
Bespoke workshops
Training can be delivered as:
One-hour awareness sessions
Half-day workshops
Full-day programmes
Multi-session learning packages
Every course is practical, engaging and tailored to the needs of your organisation.
AoD also provides consultancy to organisations wishing to improve accessibility, equality and disability inclusion.
Our consultancy services include:
Accessibility Reviews
Disability Action Plans
Equality and Inclusion Advice
Policy and Procedure Reviews
Co-production Support
Community Engagement
Research and Consultation
Service Reviews
Inclusive Practice Development
Every consultancy project is tailored to the needs of the organisation and draws upon both professional expertise and the lived experience of Disabled people.
Action on Disability has more than 45 years' experience supporting Disabled people and promoting independent living.
As a Disabled People's Organisation (DPO), we provide authentic insight that comes from lived experience as well as professional knowledge.
Our training and consultancy are:
CPD Certified
Delivered by experienced Disabled trainers and consultants
Based on the Social Model of Disability
Practical and interactive
Tailored to each organisation
Suitable for organisations of all sizes
Available online, onsite or at our fully accessible Centre for Independent Living in Hammersmith & Fulham
We regularly work with:
NHS organisations
Local authorities
Housing providers
Charities
Schools, colleges and universities
Community organisations
Employers
Businesses
Public services
Voluntary sector organisations
Training and consultancy can be delivered:
At your organisation's premises
Online
At Action on Disability's fully accessible Centre for Independent Living
We work closely with every client to develop training and consultancy that reflects their priorities, workforce and service users.
Whether you require a short awareness session, a CPD Certified programme or a bespoke consultancy project, we will work with you to deliver practical solutions that improve accessibility, inclusion and equality.
Training can be delivered at your organisation's premises, online, or at the fully accessible AoD Centre for Independent Living. Our flagship CPD Certified courses and bespoke training programmes can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, team or community group. Consultancy services are also available.
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