Manchester University, Royal Schools for the Deaf (Manchester) and Mencap launch new course
Teachers, therapists, parents and carers may not spot that severely disabled people have impaired sight or hearing. As a result their needs are not met and profound and multiply disabled people can miss out on the right kind of support, education and stimulation which would dramatically improve the quality of their lives. A new course from Mencap, Manchester University and the Royal Schools for the Deaf in
Manchester, starting in September 1996, is aimed at training all potential supporters of severely disabled people in recognising and working with sensory impairments and the whole range of disabilities.
At the moment no training gives enough attention to the compounding effect of sensory impairments on the multiply disabled person which means that many can never reach their full potential. This course is the first to be open both to all kinds of professionals and parents and carers without qualifications.
Many children with profound and multiple disabilities are very well cared for but have little education or stimulation. 'Working with people with profound and multiple disabilities is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks there is - yet there is almost no appropriate training It is so important that we are able to provide real have lost touch with the sacred find great compensation and inspiration in the study of the sacred art produced by a spiritual tradition other than their own. ll over the world artistic traditions have either died or are under imminent threat of being overwhelmed by mechanical mass production.
Many have lost touch with the sacred find great compensation and inspiration in the study of the sacred art produced by a spiritual tradition other than their own. ll over the world artistic traditions have either died or are under imminent threat of being overwhelmed by mechanical mass production.
This course will aim to enable profoundly disabled people to maximise their abilities to make choices, develop relationships and take part in their community. It can be taken on one of three levels: a Certificate for parents, carers and non teaching staff; a diploma for teachers and therapists and a Masters for those who have appropriate entry qualifications.
For Information contact Frances Tuke, Mencap Press Officer, 0171 696 5594; course information; Leighton Reed, Royal School for the Deaf Manchester, 0161 437 5951.