Disability Inclusion Workshops for Outdoor Activity Providers

Venture Outdoors in partnership with Sport NI & Disability Sports NI are organising; Disability Inclusion Workshops for Outdoor Activity Providers which will take place at Craigavon Water Sports Centre on Friday 12th February 2010 and at Share Holiday Village on Friday 19th March 2010.

These workshops are specifically tailored for outdoor activity providers, outdoor education centres, freelance instructors and National Governing Bodies participation officers. These workshops will provide delegates with the following:

• A UK wide Disability Sports Organisation’s accredited course
• The course will further develop your knowledge and skills thereby assisting you in delivering your services so they are fully accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities
• There will be practical workshops for four of the most commonly utilised sports in the outdoor industry - archery, canoeing, climbing and orienteering
• Communications and etiquette training. Expert advice to help increase confidence and awareness for working with people with disabilities
• Recognised as a good practice accreditation in terms of future tendering for ‘Venture Outdoors’ participation sessions
• This will be the foundation of the future training to be delivered within the ‘Venture Outdoors’ project

Each of the workshops will be facilitated by an expert in their field who has worked to adapt the sport to include all. The objective is two-fold in these sessions to increase your confidence to offer a more inclusive service and, increase the range of activities you offer. This interactive format will allow the demonstration of a range of practical solutions which help ensure participation. Delegate fees are £15 per person, for more information please contact Sharon on sharon@countrysiderecreation.com or phone 02890 303930 places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.