Events

Inclusive FM & the DDA (Code 810INC)

23rd October 2008 (9:00AM)

Location	Central London
Contact	Teresa Mulligan
Email	info@bifm-training.co.uk
Tel	020 7404 4440
Website	www.bifm-training.com
Details	Inclusive FM & the Disability Discrimination Act 1 Aim To explain the implications of the Disability Discrimination Acts for Facilities Managers and their places of work Objectives By the end of this course you will be able to describe: Practical disability issues in relation to facilities management and your premises Appropriate management policies and procedures that can be implemented Relevant design considerations for your workplace The principles of auditing and implementation at your workplace Fire egress planning for disabled people A draft access action plan for your own workplace Improved understanding of disability and why an inclusive approach matters Description This course is tailored to the needs of the facilities and estates manager - blending practical disability awareness training with facilities management issues, management policies and procedures, design considerations, guidance to auditing and implementation work, and fire egress planning for disabled people. The course provides a holistic approach to access - giving delegates an all-round perspective on this critical but sometimes confusing piece of legislation. The day includes plenty of workshop participation and practical sessions, and attendees will leave with their own Access Action Plan to develop further back at their workplace - plus lots of ideas for ways to improve access at little or no cost or disruption. Course content: Legislative framework - Disability Discrimination Law, associated legislation Definition of Disability Visual Impairments Hearing Loss Mental Health and Learning Difficulties Inclusive Environments & Service Provision Information & Guidance Sources Reasonableness when adjusting access to Buildings Role of the FM in improving accessibility Good Practice Ideas; Techniques – Spatial, Visual and Acoustic The Access Audit: How to commission; Styles, Objectives; Workshop on access auditing Disability Equality and Awareness, including terminology & etiquette Emergency Evacuation planning for Disabled Persons Preparing an Access Statement
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