Understanding and Interacting with Persons with Disabilities (Level 1) (Classroom & Asynchronous)
About This Course
Learners who go through “Understanding and Interacting with Persons with Disabilities (Level 1) (Classroom & Asynchronous)” will benefit from the following learning outcomes:
a. Relate to the challenges and needs of PwDs.
b. Treat persons with disabilities with respect and dignity.
c. Escort persons with disabilities safely from one location to another.
d. Support persons with disabilities in moving from one location to another location with help of transport device or walking aid.
e. Adjust the implementation of WSH to meet needs of PwDs in the workplace and in daily situations.
f. Apply appropriate self-care techniques to maintain emotional health of oneself.
What You'll Learn
More training opportunities could be provided for persons without disabilities who frequently meet PwDs in their work or community activities to acquire important knowledge and skills to facilitate the integration of PwDs. This course aims to make such training module an integral part of staff training for companies and agencies serving the public. The authentic interaction with PwDs is a key element in this course which will enhance the desired mindset and attribute critical to an inclusive culture.
This module targets participants who will interact with persons with disabilities in the course of their work or daily activities. They may need to support or care for persons with various types of disabilities. Hence there is a need for them to identify and understand needs and concerns of people with physical, emotional, learning and intellectual disabilities. The same need may be extended to families living with people with various disabilities as well.
Entry Requirements
Assumed Skills
Learners are assumed to:
• Possess reasonable command of written and spoken English as the delivery and assessment will be conducted in English.
• Completed formal education of at least PSLE standard or be able to listen, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualifications (ES WSQ) Workplace Literacy (WPL) level 4
Assumed Attitude
Learners are assumed to:
• Be open to active learning and sharing as there will be open discussions and a personal reflection component in the assessment.
• Be empathetic towards PwDs as the face-to-face sessions are co-facilitated by Persons with Disabilities.
Assumed Knowledge
Learners are assumed to:
• Be comfortable using ICT devices to access learning materials posted online
• Be able to complete activities, assignments and quizzes online.