DISABILITY AWARENESS


What is “disability awareness”?
What services does CCS provide?
Why should I use this service?
Who can use these services?

What is “disability awareness”?
It is about challenging attitudes and understanding about disability so disabled people can be part of the community like everyone else.

What services does CCS provide?
CCS offers education and training, specialist advice and support about disability and related issues such as:
 · Access
 · Adapted equipment and environments
 · Customer service
 · Positive communication and etiquette

Services are tailored to customers needs. Most programmes and advice are developed and by the experts, disabled people themselves.

Why should I use this service?
A community that values and includes everyone is a better community for everyone. Disability awareness programmes:
 · Are good business since 20% of the community live with disability
 · Disabled people have valuable contributions to make to every community
 · Provide staff with the knowledge and skills to interact and communicate positively with disabled people, enabling services to be delivered more effectively and with fewer    complaints
 · Promote understanding of disability issues, encouraging the school environment to be aware of and welcoming of differences, having better outcomes for all students
 · Anyone can become disabled, and most New Zealanders have some connection with disability through a friend or family member
 · Increase positive attitudes, and encourage inclusion for disabled people in all aspects of their lives

Who can use these services?
Community groups, businesses, service providers, schools and other organisations can use these services.

How can I find more information?
To find the best disability awareness programmes and training for you or your organisation contact the nearest CCS Disability Action branch