DISABILITY EQUITY

We strongly believe that the true nature of “disability” does not lie in functional limitations of individuals nor the difficulty of performance which results directly from such limitations, but is constructed by society and imposed upon people who are regarded as different in terms of body functions and structures. “Disability” is oppression, discrimination, social exclusion and restriction.
Therefore, persons with disabilities are neither less able nor inable.
This perspective on “disability” is called the Social Model of Disability, and makes the conceptual foundation of Disability Equity Training (DET). DET promotes understanding of disability by
The training leads to
“It is with great pleasure that we recommend the [Disability Equity] training provided by the National Council of & for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). The training was very informative and the team had gained much knowledge as well as useful working skills. The team has voiced more confidence in dealing with Persons with Disabilities. We strongly recommend the training provided by the [NCPD] and we look forward to a long term partnership with them.”