Explore Disability Awareness in RDA
Disability Awareness is an important part of being an RDA Volunteer. Having an awareness of how an impairment can impact on an individual’s life, what barriers disabled people face and how to overcome them can ensure you are comfortable and confident in your role as an RDA Volunteer supporting disabled people to ride and drive.
What Topics Will You Cover?
This course will provide a basic introduction to the subject and aims to equip you as an RDA volunteer with an awareness of disability that will support you in providing the best possible experience for riders and drivers.
What Will You Achieve?
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to…
- Take steps to create an inclusive environment at your group
- Understand different models of disability
- Consider a range of inclusive communication tools
- Use definitions with confidence
Who Is The Course For?
This course is designed for any volunteers involved in RDA, it also forms one of the volunteer modules on the coaching pathway.