Disability Awareness
Disability Awareness Training with Samantha Renke
Overview: In this interactive online workshop, broadcaster and Disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke will give you an honest breakdown of how disability is viewed in modern society (including media stereotypes and workplace barriers). Drawing on her own experiences, Samantha will explain the mechanisms and effects of ableism, guide you through practical Disability allyship strategies, and give you a thorough breakdown of what is and what is not disability inclusive language. After all, Disability is not a dirty word.
Who for: Everyone
Duration: 1.5 hour keynote or 3 hours interactive workshop
Goals:
Understand societal views and stereotypes about disability.
Address workplace barriers for individuals with disabilities.
Learn practical allyship strategies and adopt inclusive language.
Ask Me Anything with Samantha Renke
Overview: Roundtable webinar hosted by broadcaster and Disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke. Samantha is known for her no fuss, no holds barred approach when it comes to sharing her own lived experience and those of the Disability community. This is your chance to ask Samantha the questions you’ve hesitated to ask about inclusion and Disability, such as: “Am I using the right terminology?”, "Is it okay to ask someone about the Disability?”, "Should I offer to help a Disabled person?”, "What did the words ‘ableism’ and ‘pre-disabled’ mean?” and “How can we ensure our colleagues feel comfortable discussing their reasonable adjustments?”. Sessions won’t be recorded to ensure a safe, judgment-free space.
Duration: 1 hour
Session format: Can be taken as a standalone beginners module or as a follow-up session after a 3-hour disability awareness training
“I truly believe other peoples awkwardness towards Def, Disabled and neurodivergent people only adds to the father marginalisation of an underserved and under represented community. We all want to do and say the right things but perhaps we aren't asking the right questions to reach this goal. Well now here is your chance.”
- Samantha Renke, Broadcaster and Disability Rights Campaigner, Agent: Andrew Roach Insanity Group
