Communication with People with Disabilities Course
This course equips social workers with practical tools, low-cost aids, and real-world strategies to build confident, respectful communication with people with disabilities. It emphasises supporting autonomy, obtaining consent, and promoting inclusion in daily practice, using clear and accessible methods 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 boosts your confidence in communicating respectfully with people with disabilities. 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 verify consent, minimise distress, and foster inclusive, person-centred interactions in routine situations.
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Develop skills
- Design accessible communication plans that are quick, person-centred, and ethical.
- Communicate clearly with those having cognitive disabilities using Easy Read, visuals, and proper pacing.
- Support Deaf and hard of hearing individuals with interpreters, captions, and visual aids.
- Employ low-cost tools for inclusion like apps, pictograms, and simple written supports.
- Monitor and refine accessibility plans by gathering feedback and adjusting in social work.
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