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Free Workshop – Facilitating Access for People with Disability

May 17 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm UTC+10

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Banner for Free Workshop with image of a lady in a wheelchair holding colour flares behind them. Text reads Facilitating Access for People with Disability Friday May 2024 9.30am-1pm

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Facilitating access for people with disability workshop.

Hosted by Georges River Council, this workshop is designed for workers in any sector or industry, this three-hour advanced workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of how to be more supportive when communicating with and addressing barriers experienced people who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing, blind or low vision, have a disability that affects mobility, or have an intellectual disability.

About the workshop:

  • Developing a deeper understanding of the life experience of people who are d/Deaf, blind or low vision, have a disability that affects mobility, or have an intellectual disability.
  • Discover practical solutions for working more confidently with clients and customers impacted by these kinds of disability.
  • Receive useful resources.
  • Learn from trainers with disability who are experts in disability rights, access and inclusion.
  • Interact with our trainers as well as other participant, so you can ask questions and share knowledge.

Learning outcomes:

  • Identifying and mitigating barriers to access and inclusion in venues, workplaces and online
  • How to deliver inclusive and accessible services
  • Practical communication strategies

Workshop details:
Time: 9:30 am until 1:00 pm
Date: Friday 17 May
Place: Georges River Council, Corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville NSW 2220; online option is available. Please indicate how you will attend when you book your place.
Cost: Free; however booking is essential. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration: Click here to book your spot in this workshop
For more information, please contact: CommunityCapacityBuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or 02 9330 6261.

Venue

Georges River Council
Corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets
Hurstville, New South Wales 2220 Australia
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