Disability Awareness

Disability Awareness and Community Education

WDSRA offers Disability Awareness programs structured for the general population in order to heighten their sensitivity to people with special needs. WDSRA staff will visit your school, business or organization to conduct the training and can tailor a program to meet the needs of your goals.

Through hands-on activities, individuals begin to get a feel for what being disabled means. During the training you will learn:

How it may feel to have a disability
How to interact with someone who has a disability
How to reduce the fear of the unknown
How to recognize a person's abilities
Proper terminology to use

Disability Awareness training builds a friendly environment and is tailored to each group. Disability stations available include

Physical Challenges
Visual Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Developmental Delays
Autism

Click here to view our Disability Awareness Brochure

Contact Information

If you would like more information or would like to book a Disability Awareness program for your group, please call Dori Sonaco, WDSRA Day Programs Manager, at 630-681-0962 ext 129.