💡 What is Coaching?
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Coaching means helping and supporting people to reach their goals.
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A coach does not “do the work for you” but helps you:
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Build confidence
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Learn new skills
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Find solutions to problems
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Cope with stress, disability, or mental health challenges
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🇬🇧 Coaching in the UK
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The Equality Act 2010 protects people with disabilities and mental health conditions.
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Many workplaces and charities offer coaching to:
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Support people with Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD
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Help with workplace adjustments (like extra time, software, or flexible hours)
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Improve mental health and wellbeing
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Example organisations: Mencap, Mind, NHS services, Access to Work
🇺🇸 Coaching in the USA
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people’s rights.
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Coaching is used in schools, colleges, and workplaces to:
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Support disabled workers and students
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Manage stress, anxiety, or depression
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Create accessible learning and work environments
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Example organisations: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
✅ Why is Coaching Important?
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It gives people the tools to succeed.
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It supports independence and self-advocacy (speaking up for yourself).
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It helps reduce stigma and creates more inclusive workplaces and schools.
📝 Quiz: Disability and Mental Health Coaching
Q1. What does a coach do?
a) Does all the work for you
b) Helps you build skills and confidence
c) Only gives rules
Q2. In the UK, which law protects people with disabilities?
a) Equality Act 2010
b) Disability Rights Act 1995
c) Civil Rights Act 1964
Q3. In the USA, which law protects people with disabilities?
a) Health and Safety Act
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Data Protection Act
Q4. Which of these is an example of workplace adjustments?
a) Flexible hours or extra time
b) Making people work harder
c) Not giving support
Q5. Why is coaching important?
a) To punish workers
b) To give people tools and confidence
c) To make work harder
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