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

  • promoting disability as an equal opportunities issue
  • examining the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in society 
  • questioning stereotypes, myths and misconceptions about disability 
  • promoting positive change both in policy and practice

The training leads to 

  • an understanding of the difference between impairment and disability
  • an appreciation of different types of impairments
  • correct methods of engaging with persons with disabilities
  • addressing narrow perceptions, myths and stereotypes
  • knowledge of available resources
  • highlighting advantages to the employer of hiring persons with disabilities
  • participants with disabilities feeling more comfortable in disclosing their disability in the workplace
  • company compliance with the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the furthering of the United Nations’ Sustainability Goals
  • inclusion of disability into corporate policy 
Disability Equity Training Brochure

Our facilitators are persons with various types of impairments and who have been in the disability sector for more than 25 years, and includes practical interactions.

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DISABILITY EQUALITY TRAINING:

  • Promotes disability as an equal opportunities issue
  • Examines the barriers faced by Persons with Disabilities in society
  • Questions stereotypes, myths and misconceptions about disability
  • Promotes positive change both in policy and practice

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES ARE:

  1. An appreciation of different types of disabilities.
  2. The correct methods of engaging with persons with disabilities, for example: addressing Deaf people directly and not their Sign Language interpreter
  3.  Highlighting advantages to the employer of employing persons with disabilities.
  4. Increased disclosure of impairment amongst participants in these sessions feel comfortable to disclose their disability in the workplace.
  5. Furtherance of the United Nation’s Sustainability Goals, particularly Goals:
    1 (No Poverty), 8 (Good jobs and economic growth), and 10 (Reduce Inequalities).
  6. Promotion of the inclusion of disability into corporate policy

Jarat Govender, Recruitment and Hosting Manager, iLearn

“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.”