Understanding disability is about more than policies, procedures and legal responsibilities. It is about understanding the experiences of disabled people and recognising the barriers that can prevent people from participating fully in work, services and everyday life.
Our Disability Equality Training helps organisations build understanding, challenge assumptions and develop practical approaches to creating more inclusive workplaces and services.
As a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO), we are the experts in our field, helping disabled people to live well every day. Over 75% of our team have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition which means our training is informed not only by professional expertise, but by real-life experiences of navigating work, services and society.
Our interactive sessions are designed and delivered by members of our team who have directly experienced discrimination and understand the reality of living in a disabling society. We offer flexible training courses with both face to face and online options. Both will get you thinking, encourage discussion, challenge perspectives and help participants turn learning into action.
Why Disability Equality Training Matters
Many organisations want to be more inclusive but are unsure where to start. Our training helps participants:
Gain Insight from Lived Experience
Learn directly from trainers with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions, providing real-world perspectives that go beyond theory. Disability Positive’s training is delivered by a Disabled People’s Organisation led by people with lived experience
Build Staff Confidence
Equip managers and teams with the knowledge and confidence to engage effectively with disabled employees and customers.
Challenge Assumptions and Unconscious Bias
Encourage more informed conversations about disability and help staff recognise and challenge common myths, stereotypes and assumptions.
Improve Customer Experience
Support teams to deliver more accessible and inclusive services, helping improve satisfaction, trust and engagement with disabled customers.
Create a More Inclusive Workplace
Help staff understand barriers faced by disabled people and identify practical actions that support inclusion, accessibility and equality.
Strengthen Recruitment and Retention
Create a working environment where disabled employees feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
Support Organisational Goals
Help organisations meet their inclusion objectives, strengthen workplace culture and demonstrate their commitment to equality and accessibility.
Turn Learning into Action
Our training focuses on practical changes organisations can make that support lasting change rather than simply increasing awareness.
The result is greater awareness, improved confidence and a stronger foundation for disability inclusion throughout your organisation.
What our Training Covers
Myths and Assumptions
Challenge the common myths and assumptions surrounding disability and disabled people.
Models of Disability
Learn about the different models of disability and their impact.
Disability Through History
Understand how attitudes towards disability have changed and how they continue to influence society today.
Disability in Society
How disability is viewed in society today.
Language Matters
The importance of language and the impact of microaggressions.
Practical Change
What changes you can make to improve equality for disabled people.
Who Is This Training For?
Our Disability Equality Training is suitable for:
- Employers and businesses
- Public sector organisations
- Local authorities
- Housing providers
- Charities and voluntary organisations
- Customer-facing teams
- Managers and leaders
- HR and People teams
More Than Awareness Training
Our goal is not simply to increase awareness.
We help organisations understand how disability affects everyday experiences and what practical steps can be taken to remove barriers and improve outcomes for disabled people.
Participants leave with a clearer understanding of disability, greater confidence and ideas they can apply immediately in their roles.
Our training helps organisations move beyond awareness to create meaningful, practical and lasting improvements for disabled employees, customers and communities.
What organisations say about us
Training delivered by Disability Positive has not only had a positive impact on the knowledge and confidence of the staff members attending but also helped us create Disability Champions, share knowledge more widely through the organisation, instigate improvements to our buildings and services.
This has helped to make us a more welcoming and inclusive organisation increasing accessibility for our 3.5 million per year visitors but also help attract more customers in the future.
For 4 years, we have partnered with Disability Positive to help ensure we deliver an exceptional hotel experience for guests with disabilities and accessibility needs. The team consistently supports our operation, development, and decision-making processes.
Our collaboration spans several key areas, including:
- Conducting quarterly hotel audits
- Driving process improvements
- Providing expert advisory support
- Disability awareness training
- Assisting in the creation and testing of new room designs
Disability Positive is always responsive to our requirements, offering positive, clear, and pragmatic guidance every step of the way. Through honest and constructive dialogue, we continue to drive meaningful progress across our business in this vital area.
Why Employers choose our Training
- Delivered by a respected Disabled People’s Organisation
- Led by people with lived experience
- Interactive and engaging sessions
- Practical, real-world learning
- Tailored to your organisation
- Ongoing support available
- Designed to create meaningful change, not just awareness
Looking for Ongoing Support?
Many organisations use Disability Equality Training as the first step in a wider disability inclusion journey.
Training provides the knowledge and confidence to get started and many clients choose to build on this momentum by continuing to work with Disability Positive through our Ongoing Disability Inclusion Support, helping companies move beyond training to create lasting organisational change
Find Out More
Book a free introductory call to discuss your training needs and explore how Disability Positive can support your organisation.