Disability Equality

John Welsman provides advice, support, consultancy and training in issues related to Disability Equality. This area of consultancy covers a broad perspective, centred on equal access for disabled people to society. John can provide comprehensive training and support in areas of equality, ensuring a good grounding in understanding and supporting the needs of disabled people.

Themes encompassing disability equality

• Preferred Model of disability - Social model of disability.
• Traditional models of disability - Medical/individual and Charity models of disability.
• Perceptions of disability verses the reality.
• Ways of thinking about reasonable adjustment, Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
• Disability and the inclusive environment.
• Disabled people and their access to goods and services.

Disability Rights Commission

For a more in depth legal definition of the Disability Discrimination Act and its implications, use the link below to visit the Disability Rights Commission.