Course Details

Inclusive Humanitarian Action for Persons with Disabilities Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In humanitarian crises, persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected and often overlooked. Our "Inclusive Humanitarian Action for Persons with Disabilities" training course aims to address this critical gap by equipping humanitarian actors with the knowledge and skills to ensure inclusive and accessible assistance. This program emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific needs and rights of persons with disabilities, promoting their active participation, and mainstreaming disability inclusion throughout all phases of humanitarian response. By prioritizing inclusivity, we can ensure that aid reaches those who need it most and that no one is left behind.

This comprehensive course delves into key areas such as accessibility, communication, protection, and participation, providing practical tools and strategies to create inclusive humanitarian programs. Participants will learn to identify and remove barriers, adapt interventions to diverse needs, and collaborate with organizations of persons with disabilities. Each module provides practical guidance and actionable strategies, ensuring that humanitarian workers can effectively contribute to inclusive and equitable responses.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Humanitarian aid workers
• Program managers and coordinators
• Protection officers
• Field staff working in emergency contexts
• Disability rights advocates and organizations

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the rights and needs of persons with disabilities in humanitarian settings.
• To identify and remove barriers to inclusion in humanitarian programs.
• To develop and implement inclusive humanitarian interventions.
• To promote the active participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making.
• To collaborate with organizations of persons with disabilities and other stakeholders.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Action

• Understanding the social model of disability.
• Exploring the rights of persons with disabilities under international law.
• Analyzing the specific challenges faced by persons with disabilities in emergencies.
• Understanding the importance of mainstreaming disability inclusion.
• Debunking myths and stereotypes about disability.

Module 2: Accessibility and Communication

• Understanding different types of accessibility (physical, information, communication).
• Implementing accessible communication strategies (sign language, easy-to-read formats).
• Ensuring accessible infrastructure and services.
• Utilizing assistive technologies and accommodations.
• Conducting accessibility audits and assessments.

Module 3: Inclusive Protection and Safety

• Identifying and addressing protection risks for persons with disabilities.
• Ensuring access to safe and secure environments.
• Preventing and responding to violence, abuse, and exploitation.
• Developing inclusive evacuation and emergency response plans.
• Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in protection mechanisms.

Module 4: Participation and Empowerment

• Promoting the active participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making.
• Supporting organizations of persons with disabilities.
• Building the capacity of persons with disabilities to advocate for their rights.
• Ensuring meaningful consultation and feedback mechanisms.
• Fostering inclusive leadership and representation.

Module 5: Inclusive Health and Rehabilitation

• Understanding the specific health needs of persons with disabilities in emergencies.
• Ensuring access to inclusive and accessible health services.
• Providing rehabilitation and assistive devices.
• Addressing mental health and psychosocial support.
• Promoting inclusive health promotion and prevention programs.

Module 6: Inclusive Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

• Identifying and removing barriers to economic participation.
• Promoting inclusive vocational training and employment opportunities.
• Providing accessible financial services and microfinance.
• Supporting inclusive entrepreneurship and self-employment.
• Ensuring access to social protection programs.

Module 7: Inclusive Education and Child Protection

• Ensuring access to inclusive and accessible education for children with disabilities.
• Protecting children with disabilities from violence, abuse, and exploitation.
• Promoting inclusive early childhood development.
• Supporting inclusive parenting and caregiving practices.
• Developing inclusive education materials and methodologies.

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability

• Developing inclusive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Collecting and analyzing data on the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Ensuring accountability and transparency in inclusive programs.
• Utilizing participatory monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Sharing best practices and lessons learned on 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