Disability Equality Certificate – Level 2

This programme will help the learner

If you want to…	This programme will help you to…
Appreciate the meaning of Disability Equality	Define Disability Equality and what if means Understand how people view disability Understand discrimination and how to combat it Discuss and appreciate the different disability models Understand and apply the Equality framework to individuals Appreciate why social inclusion is important.
Understand disability discrimination and how language is important in discrimination	Understand the processes of discrimination Appreciate how disabled people are discriminated against Realise the importance of language Understanding the difference between disability equality and disability awareness.
Understand the issues relating to accessibility and independent living	Realise the importance of an accessible service Understand why all organisations should have PEEPs in place Appreciate the history around independent living and government initiatives around it.

This qualification is spread out over six tutored days and it consists of four modules.

Assessment criteria — the individual is required to complete a series of evidence-based assessments, contained in a learning diary and workbook.