This training offers Cultural Proficiency Development credit for Seneca Employees

Training Summary: Provide a couple sentences summary (content themes/training techniques, and how this training is relevant to working with children who live in out of home care)

 

This training is intended for youth workers who are interested in learning more about strategies for supporting disabled youth, family members, or colleagues. Participants will build a working definition of disability and better understand the social and ecological factors that perpetuate harm on the disabled community. Participants will be introduced to frameworks, resources and strategies that will support them in considering shifts they might make to their own practice to better support the disabled community.

 

Class Objectives: (what knowledge, ideas or skills will participants explore, learn, and practice during the training)

 

• Build a working definition of disability as it relates to equity and accessibility

• Explore different models of how we define and work with individuals with disabilities

• Explore the practices that promotes designing for belonging and thriving

 

How can participants utilize their new skills and knowledge after the training to reinforce their learning?

 

• Participants are encouraged to review current policies or practices in their organization from a disability justice perspective and suggest changes as they see fit

• Participants are encouraged to continue their professional development and incorporate inclusive design principles in the spaces they lead and facilitate