PowerPoint: Why Professionals Need Training in Disability & Mental Health Support
Slide 1 – Title
Why Professionals Need Training
Disability and mental health awareness
Easy Read and accessible communication
Inclusion for all
Slide 2 – Why Training Matters
People with disabilities should be able to:
Learn
Work
Take part in community life
Professionals include:
Nurses
Teachers
Care workers
Social workers
Training helps people:
Communicate better
Give the right support
Training = safer, kinder services
Slide 3 – Easy Read Information
Easy Read means:
Short sentences
Clear words
Pictures or symbols
Avoid jargon and hard words.
Example:
❌ “Cognitive impairment may affect executive functioning.”
✅ “Some people may find planning and organising hard.”
Slide 4 – Listening Skills
Good listening means:
Take time
Do not rush
Listen carefully
Respect what people say
Repeat back to check understanding
Listening helps people feel safe and heard.
Slide 5 – Accessible Learning and Support
Support should be flexible.
This may include:
Sign language
Large print
Audio versions
Extra time
People learn in different ways.
Slide 6 – Disability Awareness
Professionals should:
Learn about learning disabilities
Learn about mental health conditions
Understand rights and laws
Focus on strengths and abilities
People are more than their diagnosis.
Slide 7 – Benefits of Training
Training leads to:
Better support
Fair communication
Safer services
People have a better chance to:
Learn
Work
Live independently
Slide 8 – Key Message
🌍 Training creates inclusion
📘 Easy Read makes information clear
🤝 Together, we build a world where everyone belongs
Easy Read Reflection Questions
Why is training important for professionals?
How does Easy Read help people understand information?
What makes good listening skills?
How can training improve safety and wellbeing?
What changes could you make in your own work?
Easy Read Activity (Optional)
Role Play: Listening and Support
One person plays:
A person asking for help
One person plays:
A professional
Practice:
Listening
Using clear language
Checking understanding
Talk about:
What worked well?
What could be improved?
Trainer Notes (Plain English)
This session supports disability inclusion
It links to mental health awareness
It encourages respectful communication
It is suitable for health, social care, and education settings
Formatting for Word / PowerPoint
Headings: 26pt bold
Text: 14–16pt
Line spacing: 1.5 or 1.8
One slide or page per section
Use icons and colour blocks were helpful
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Gives people the right
to access information held by public authorities.
Advocates and mentors
often need to understand this so they can help clients see what information
exists and request it safely.
2️⃣ Mental Health Act 1983 (UK)
Governs how people
with mental health conditions can be detained or treated in hospital.
Essential for
advocates because it tells you:
When someone can be
treated against their will
What rights they have
to appeal or be supported
How to protect their
autonomy and safety
3️⃣ Data Protection Act (DPA)
Protects personal
information.
Advocates and mentors
must keep client information private.
Includes: consent,
storage, sharing, and safeguarding rules.
Easy Read – Health & Safety Laws Around the World 🛡️
🇺🇸 United States – OSHA (Health & Safety Law)
In the USA, there is an important law called the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
This law helps keep workers safe at work.
What it says:
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Employers must keep workplaces safe and healthy.
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Workers must be protected from hazards and dangers.
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Workers can report risks without fear.
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The law gives the government power to check workplaces and make rules.
Simple:
If you work in the USA, your workplace should be safe and checked for danger.
🇦🇺 Australia – WHS Laws
In Australia, there is a national health and safety law called the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act).
What it says:
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Workers must be protected from harm.
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Employers must reduce risks and report hazards.
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Workers can help make safety plans.
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The law works in all states and territories.
Simple:
If you work in Australia, the law makes sure your workplace tries to stop danger and protect you.
🌍 International Standards (World Rules)
There are also international guidelines that many countries use to help their laws.
Key ones include:
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ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention (1981):
This is a guide that many countries follow to make sure workplaces are safe. -
ISO 45001:
A worldwide safety standard that helps organizations plan and manage safety rules better.
Simple:
These world rules help countries make good safety laws and keep workers safe everywhere.
What These Laws Mean for You 🧠
✔️ You should have a safe workplace
✔️ Your job should check for risks
✔️ You should be told about dangers
✔️ You can ask for help if something is unsafe
Easy Read Notes / Checklist
☐ I know there are safety laws where I work
☐ I know I can tell someone if something is unsafe
☐ I know safety is everyone’s job
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