Training Calendar
Courses 2012
Disability Inclusion within International Development Programs
Two Day Course in Melbourne:
Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June 2012 9 am – 5 pm
Who is it for?
This two day course is designed for people involved in international development who wish to understand more about a disability inclusive approach to development, and how to ensure that development projects are disability inclusive across all stages of the project cycle. It is appropriate for people working across a range of international development agencies and sectors.
Course Description
There is growing awareness and impetus for international development assistance to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. This course introduces the concept of ‘disability inclusive development’ and promotes a range of guiding principles and practices that facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities. It identifies opportunities for greater inclusion of people with disabilities at key phases of the program cycle – planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation – and in key sectors. The course provides very practical ‘how to’ strategies for disability inclusion in both programs and international development organisations themselves. The course uses participatory methodologies, case studies and has a strong practice focus throughout.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this two day course, participants should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of the concept of disability and the common experiences of people with disabilities in developing countries
• Outline the impact of exclusion from development assistance programmes, particularly for people with disabilities, and explain the importance of ensuring inclusive practices when addressing poverty and inequality
• Apply disability inclusive concepts and practices to development programs throughout planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation phases
• Demonstrate awareness of tools and strategies to undertake disability inclusive development in practice and within organisations implementing international development programs.
For more information please see the course flyer and registration form.
Contact: Kathryn James, kjames@cbm.org.au or Phone: +61 3 8843 4453
Please click here for course flyer and registration form.
Note: limited low-cost places ($100) in the course are available for people with disabilities for whom the course is relevant (e.g working or studying in the development sector) but cost is a barrier to attendance. Please contact Kathryn James at kjames@cbm.org.au to apply for a low-cost place.