Course Details

Disability-Inclusive Social Protection Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for designing, implementing, and monitoring disability-inclusive social protection programs. Recognizing that effective social protection is a cornerstone of poverty reduction and social justice, this program emphasizes the critical importance of including persons with disabilities, a frequently marginalized group. Participants will gain a deep understanding of international human rights frameworks, key principles of disability inclusion, and practical tools to ensure social protection initiatives reach and benefit everyone, leaving no one behind. This course is ideal for policymakers, program managers, social workers, researchers, and development practitioners committed to equitable and effective social protection.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals working in social protection, disability inclusion, and international development, including:

• Government officials and policymakers in social welfare, labor, health, and finance ministries.
• Program managers and staff from international development organizations, NGOs, and civil society organizations.
• Social workers, community development practitioners, and frontline service providers.
• Researchers and academics interested in disability studies, social policy, and poverty reduction.
• Advocates for disability rights and inclusive development.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the conceptual framework of disability-inclusive social protection and its relevance to sustainable development.
• Identify key international conventions and national policies promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in social protection.
• Analyze existing social protection programs for barriers and opportunities regarding disability inclusion.
• Develop strategies for mainstreaming disability inclusion across all stages of the protection cycle.
• Apply practical tools and methodologies for assessing needs, designing accessible programs, and monitoring inclusive outcomes.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Social Protection and Disability Inclusion

• Define the core concepts and various forms of social protection.
• Explore the historical evolution of disability models and their policy implications.
• Understand the fundamental principles of a human rights-based approach to social protection.
• Introduce the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as the primary guiding international framework.
• Discuss the critical concept of intersectionality in the context of disability and social protection programs.

Module 2: Understanding Disability and its Impact on Social Protection

• Examine global and national statistics on disability prevalence and distribution.
• Identify and analyze common systemic and attitudinal barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing social protection.
• Discuss the profound impact of discrimination and stigma on social protection uptake and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
• Explore the complex relationship between disability and multidimensional poverty.
• Introduce and apply the concept of reasonable accommodation within social protection programs and services.

Module 3: International and National Legal Frameworks for Disability-Inclusive Social Protection

• Delve into the specific provisions of CRPD Article 28 concerning social protection for persons with disabilities.
• Analyze how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intersect with and promote disability inclusion in social protection.
• Review key national disability laws, policies, and strategies relevant to social protection systems.
• Critically examine national social security legislation to identify areas for improved disability inclusion.
• Discuss the practical aspects of ratification and effective implementation of disability-inclusive legal frameworks.

Module 4: Designing Disability-Inclusive Social Protection Programs

• Apply principles of universal design to ensure social protection programs are inherently accessible to all.
• Critically assess various targeting mechanisms for their potential to include or exclude persons with disabilities.
• Develop inclusive and non-discriminatory eligibility criteria for social protection schemes.
• Implement strategies for ensuring physical, information, and communication accessibility throughout program processes.
• Explore the vital role of collecting and using disaggregated data in informing inclusive program design.

Module 5: Implementation and Delivery of Disability-Inclusive Social Protection

• Examine effective and accessible service delivery models for persons with disabilities.
• Establish robust and clear referral mechanisms to connect beneficiaries with relevant support services.
• Understand principles of disability-sensitive and person-centered case management approaches.
• Design accessible and responsive complaint and grievance mechanisms for persons with disabilities.
• Develop and deliver targeted capacity building programs for frontline social protection staff.

Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Disability Inclusion

• Identify and develop key performance indicators specifically for measuring disability inclusion in social protection programs.
• Develop methodologies for systematically collecting, analyzing, and reporting disaggregated data on disability.
• Utilize both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of program effectiveness.
• Conduct robust impact assessments to determine the tangible benefits of social protection for persons with disabilities.
• Establish robust monitoring frameworks and foster dynamic learning platforms for continuous improvement.

Module 7: Financing and Sustainability of Disability-Inclusive Social Protection

• Analyze current budget allocations to assess their adequacy for disability-inclusive social protection.
• Explore diverse strategies for effective resource mobilization from national and international sources.
• Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses of disability-inclusive interventions to demonstrate their value.
• Discuss the concept of fiscal space and its implications for expanding disability-inclusive social protection.
• Develop approaches and strategies for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of inclusive programs.

Module 8: Advocacy and Partnerships for Systemic Change

• Understand the crucial and empowering role of Disabled Persons' Organizations (DPOs) in driving change.
• Explore effective strategies for civil society engagement in social protection policy reforms.
• Develop frameworks for building strong and effective multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Learn practical policy advocacy and lobbying techniques to influence decision-makers.
• Design impactful communication strategies to raise awareness and promote disability inclusion.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com