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 promotes autonomy, consent, and inclusion in daily practice through person-centered approaches, adaptive techniques, and accessible supports tailored to individual needs in everyday settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course enhances your confidence in communicating with people with disabilities via clear, respectful strategies. You will learn to evaluate individual needs, adjust conversations, create simple communication plans, and apply low-cost tools, visual aids, and technology. Develop skills to verify consent, ease distress, and foster inclusive interactions in routine scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Design accessible communication plans that are quick, person-centered, and ethical.
- Communicate clearly with those having cognitive disabilities using Easy Read, visuals, and pacing.
- Support Deaf and hard of hearing individuals 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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