Disability awareness for volunteers, church members and church leaders

MODULE 1:  Understanding disability: Historical and current perspectives

· Historical perspectives of disability

· Understand the impact of disability

· Dispelling the myths of disability

· Disability and society including organisations and institutions

Learning outcomes: At the end of this module, participants will be able to

1. Understand the historical aspects of disability in the UK and its impact on current experiences of people living with disability and special needs

2. Understand the myths and current practices related to disability

3. Understand current societal practices, ideologies and theories affecting the lives of people living with disabilities