Communication with People with Disabilities Course
This course equips social workers with practical tools, low-cost aids, and real-world strategies to communicate confidently and respectfully with people with disabilities. It emphasises supporting autonomy, consent, and inclusion in everyday practice through person-centred approaches and accessible methods.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course enhances your confidence in communicating with people with disabilities through clear, respectful, and accessible strategies. You will learn to assess individual needs, adapt conversations, create simple communication plans, and utilise low-cost tools, visual aids, and technology. Develop skills to ensure consent, minimise distress, and foster inclusive interactions in daily settings.
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Develop skills
- Design accessible communication plans that are quick, person-centred, and ethical.
- Communicate clearly with cognitive disabilities using Easy Read, visuals, and pacing.
- Support Deaf and hard of hearing clients with interpreters, captions, and visual aids.
- Use low-cost tools for inclusion like apps, pictograms, and simple written supports.
- Monitor and refine accessibility plans by gathering feedback and adjusting social work.
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