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Down Syndrome Training and Consultancy Service can address your training needs and plant the seeds for a good life for people with Down syndrome.
Do your staff have all the information they need to provide quality supports to meet the individual needs of people with Down syndrome? Down Syndrome WA's Training and Consultancy Service can provide a range of information and suport services to meet your requirements:
"What a great workshop! The presenters had 'real life' knowledge and provided really useful information and strategies in a dynamic, enjoyable way. I feel so much better equipped to support the people with Down sydnrome I work with"........Support worker.
Our consultants have extensive personal and professional expertise regarding Down sydnrome and can provide individual consultations, workshops or seminars specifically tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. Please contact Down Syndrome WA to find out more or if you would like us to email you a flyer.
TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICE OVERVIEWOur Training and Consultancy Service developed from a real need to support people with Down syndrome better in the community. Our vision is that people with Down sydnrome live a life of their choice and make their contribution to the community. Our mission is to support people with Down syndrome to achieve their goals. The Service provides training and information to the people in the community who interact with and support people with Down syndorme, on their journey to achieving their goals. Training and Consultancy Service:Down Syndrome WA has delivered seminars, workshops, small group sessions and lectures to a wide audience over many years. Our professional development for teaching staff is highly regarded and over 100 teachers and assistants from schools all over WA attend these workshops each year. Training:We offer education and training for:
Consultancy:We offer talks to:
We offer individual telephone or email support to teachers We offer teacher networking via email Our training programs / packages:We can deliver education and training on a wide range of topics including those below, either on their own or in combination. We can tailor a session or package specifically to your needs on request.
Our trainers:All our training programs are presented by skilled and experienced facilitators. Our trainers are people who have both personal and professional knowledge and experience of Down syndrome and disability generally. JULIE IRELAND Julie has a Masters degree in Science education and spent 11 years in the teaching profession. She has worked for the last 8 years coordinating Family Support for Down Syndrome WA. As well as helping families, her role has included support to teachers and other staff who call for advice, talking to class groups of students, and consulting at staff meetings. Julie has a 17 year old son with Down syndrome. Julie also represents the Association on committees including the Telethon Institute Consumer and Community Reference Group. JACKIE SOFTLY Jackie works in an Information and Development role at Down Syndrome WA. She has extensive experience in the disability area, having a 24 year old son with Down syndrome and working in the field for many years. Jackie has over six years experience as an Independent Standards Monitor for the Disability Services Commission and also works as a private disability and access consultant. The consultancy work includes the development and presentation of disability related training for government and non-government agency employees and school children, auditing for access, organisational and disability planning and policy development. Jackie is currently Chairperson of the WA Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability. JUSTIN MARSHALL Justin is 26 and has Down syndrome. He is an experienced public speaker, having delivered speeches at local and international events. He has been involved in disability awareness training for local government staff, disability support workers and primary school children. Justin is a fan of rock music and is a keen sportsman. We have access to other trainers as required. Our fees:Fees vary according to the type of training and its duration. A maximum number of twenty participants is recommended. Fees include:
We are able to bring our own laptop and media projector on request. The fee does not include:
Contact Down Syndrome WA for more information on our fee structure Referees:Contact details for referees can be provided on request Testimonials:
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