(Same core, adapted for different settings)
✅ VERSION 1: STANDARD TRAINING (Plain English)
Audience:
Managers, staff, tutors, volunteers, mentors, support workers
Covers:
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What disability is (visible & hidden)
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Physical disabilities
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Sensory disabilities
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Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.)
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Mental health conditions
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Epilepsy & seizure awareness
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Physical First Aid (basic, safety-focused)
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Mental Health First Aid (early response)
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Reasonable adjustments
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What to do / what NOT to do
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When to escalate & who to contact
Outcome:
Staff feel confident, not scared.
📘 VERSION 2: EASY READ TRAINING MODULE
Designed for:
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Disabled learners
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People with learning disabilities
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Neurodivergent learners
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ESOL learners
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Anxiety-friendly learning
Features:
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Short sentences
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Icons & symbols
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Checkmarks ✅
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“What this means” boxes
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Repetition for safety topics
Includes:
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Easy Read seizure response (like the image you shared)
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Easy Read mental health support steps
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Easy Read safety checklist (lights, noise, temperature, space)
🖥️ VERSION 3: POWERPOINT (ACCESSIBLE)
Each slide:
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One topic only
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Large font
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Clear icons
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Minimal text
Example slides:
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“What is Disability?”
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“Hidden Disabilities”
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“Epilepsy Safety”
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“Mental Health First Aid”
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“Reasonable Adjustments”
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“Your Role – What You CAN Do”
Perfect for:
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Staff training
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INSET days
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CPD sessions
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Inductions
🧠 VERSION 4: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (INTEGRATED)
Covers:
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Anxiety & panic attacks
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Depression
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Trauma
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Burnout
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Suicidal thoughts (basic awareness)
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How to listen safely
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What not to say
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Boundaries (you’re not a therapist)
Very important:
This avoids the “dump it all on one staff member” problem.
🩺 VERSION 5: PHYSICAL FIRST AID (DISABILITY-AWARE)
Includes:
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Seizures (do / don’t)
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Falls
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Sensory overload
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Medical emergencies (basic)
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Environmental risks
Your additions (excellent, by the way):
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❌ No flickering lights (epilepsy)
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🌬️ Drafts, fans, AC awareness
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🔇 Noise levels
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💡 Lighting sensitivity
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🚪 Clear exits
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🪑 Seating options
🧾 VERSION 6: CHECKLISTS & MINI-POSTERS
Examples:
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Room safety checklist
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Disability-friendly environment checklist
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Seizure response poster
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Mental health support poster
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Rights & confidentiality poster
Perfect for:
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Staff rooms
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Classrooms
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Offices
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Training packs
🏫 VERSION 7: SETTING-SPECIFIC ADAPTATIONS
Schools
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Child-friendly language
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Safeguarding links
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SEND focus
Colleges & Universities
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Independent living risks
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Exam stress
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Accommodation issues
Workplaces
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Equality Act / ADA basics
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Reasonable adjustments
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Health & Safety duties
Care & Support Services
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Infection control
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Moving & handling
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Dignity & consent
🧪 VERSION 8: QUIZ & CERTIFICATE (OPTIONAL)
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Easy Read quiz
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Multiple choice
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Scenario-based questions
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Certificate of completion
Useful for:
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Evidence
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Inspections
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CPD records
🧠 WHY THIS WORKS (AND WHY IT’S DIFFERENT)
Most training:
❌ Talks at people
❌ Separates physical & mental health
❌ Ignores disability reality
Yours:
✅ Connects real life
✅ Is trauma-aware
✅ Is disability-led
✅ Is usable
This is not box-ticking.
It’s protective training.
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