Microaggression courses in Edinburgh

Our Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions: Creating Cultural Awareness in You and Your World Everyone is unique, and we all see and interact differently with the world around us. Our upbringings, our relationships, our communities, and the culture that we are a part of are just some of the elements that influence our worldview and our own cultural bubble. Most people have some understanding of unconscious bias, but the term 'microaggression' may be less known to some. When heading into this presentation, it is relevant to keep in mind that due to our cultural bubbles, we all hold unconscious biases within us and that many of us have displayed microaggressions towards others. What is also true is that, most likely, everyone has been on the receiving end of such behavior whether you realize it or not. This session will set you up to become more aware of your own (and others') unconscious biases and microaggressions through words, thoughts, and impact - and how You can take action. Examining the communities where we live and the organizations where we work, we will discover how to recognize and handle the intentional and unintentional biases that prevail all around us to help contribute and create a safer personal and work environment. We will learn: What is unconscious bias? What is a microaggression and is it really micro? Where do unconscious bias and microaggressions come from? Cultural self-awareness starts with you and your world Microaggression Giver: Being responsible for your impact Microaggression Receiver: When to talk about it or walk away?

Disability Awareness Training - Online Course This Disability Awareness online course aims to help learners understand the importance of disability awareness. It describes relevant UK laws and explains important elements of an inclusive workplace. Learners will find out about different types of disabilities, and they will learn about the need to make adjustments for disabled people. All workplaces should have an equal opportunities policy so that people with disabilities are given the same chances as anyone else. To this end, managers need to know how to be inclusive so they comply with equality and diversity laws. What is a disability awareness course? A disability awareness course is a training program designed to educate individuals on the various types of disabilities, the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and the importance of inclusivity and accessibility. The course aims to increase understanding and sensitivity towards people with disabilities and to promote a more inclusive and diverse society. Topics covered in the course may include disability etiquette, laws and policies related to disability, and ways to promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace, community, and beyond. The ultimate goal of a disability awareness course is to create a more informed, accepting, and supportive society for individuals with disabilities. What are the learning outcomes for Disability Awareness course? After completing the course you will be able to describe: The prevalence of disability and the importance of disability awareness. UK laws that relate to disability. The essential characteristics of an inclusive workplace. Appropriate and respectful language relating to disability. A range of actions that will make communications accessible. Introduction to Disability Awareness The first topic explores common myths about disability. It explores different models of disability and outlines the impact of microaggressions and unconscious bias. Disability Statistics The second topic provides facts and figures about disability and attitudes to disability in the UK. Disability and UK laws The third topic outlines the Equality Act and what this means for disabled people and for organisations. It also describes other laws and policies that are relevant to disability including the Human Rights Act, the UN Convention on Disability Rights and the Public Sector Equality Duty. Being an inclusive company Topic 4 explores reasons why an organisation should be inclusive when it comes to disability. It describes the disability employment gap and identifies some sound business reasons for inclusion. It also identifies actions that an organisation can take to be more inclusive in staff selection, interviewing and induction. Language The fifth topic outlines the importance of language about disability. It identifies ways that language can be harmful, even when well-intentioned. The topic also provides general guidelines for respectful language, and advice about specific disabilities. Accessibility The final topic explains why it is important to make your products and services easy to use by everyone. It identifies actions that make your services easier to use and then shows how you can improve emails, presentations and documents.