working towards inclusion

relationships

All young people need the opportunity to build friendships and relationships. What can you do to foster these relationships and avoid making the assumptions and creating the barriers which keep Disabled young people on the outside?


Emma on the bus

opportunity to socialise

sex and relationships

negative attitudes

low confidence




Practitioners

We've picked four measures for you to choose from. Click the option you think is best to see what Emma makes of it.

link for practitionersFacilitating conversations

link for practitionersTalking about sex

link for practitionersChallenging negative attitudes

link for practitionersBoosting confidence

Managers

There is no margin for error in personal care as it is an area in which Disabled young people are particularly vulnerable.

There are several steps managers can take to ensure that staff are trained and equipped to meet Disabled young people's personal care requirements.

link for managersGuidelines for work with young people

link for managersAppropriate policies

link for managersRisk assessment

link for managersTraining opportunities