Sense Active Project are running workshops to increase provision of sensory activities across the community
The Sense Active Project in South Wales aims to increase sport and physical activity for individuals with complex disabilities, including multi and single sensory impairments.
As part of this programme, they offer a number of free training workshops to increase the provision of sensory activities across the community. The workshops are suitable for support staff, third sector orgs, community groups, leisure centre staff, teachers, coaches. Anyone who would like to increase their offer of more inclusive sport and activity for individuals with disabilities.
To find out more about and to book your place on the workshops, please contact Lauren Heath on 0787 687 0949 or email Lauren.Heath@sense.org.uk
In addition, Sense are offering an accredited workshop; 'Connecting Differently Through Sport'. It is aimed at people in a range of different roles, the workshop is useful for PE teachers, health and social care organisations or charities, sports development professionals and leisure centre staff, including front of house staff. This workshop will increase awareness, teach, specialist skills and build confidence when supporting disabled people to access sport.
Some outcomes of the workshop include:
- Understand the different disabilities a participant may have – and how these may affect someone taking part in a sport and physical activity session.
- Learn about the barriers to participation that people with sensory impairments and complex disabilities face – as well as solutions to overcome them.
- Understand how to communicate with people with sensory impairments and complex disabilities using a range of communication methods.
- Feel more confident to adapt a sport and physical activity session to make it more accessible to all.
To find out more about costings for the Connecting Differently Through Sport workshops, contact Lauren Heath on 0787 687 0949 or lauren.heath@sense.org.uk
Posted 2022-06-13 07:53:08