The Power of Language Applyng the use of empowering language. by Mole (Laura) Chapman

3. Ground Rules What do you need to participate?

7. Stereotypes Impact on learning?

9. Impact on teaching What we say. What we do. Finding congruence

12. Prejudice and Barriers

15. Building Capacity Minorities are deprived and have needs Communities have capacity, assets and power Fixed mindset Growth mindset A belief in fixed intelligence, ability as a narrow continuum and measured performance A belief in age not stage. Praise for effort, investment in development of strengths and skills

16. Growth and Capacity building

19. Examples of Impairment Quadriplegia Polio Cerebral palsy Blindness Deafness Examples of Disability Buildings without ramps Poor health provision Bullying, name-calling Segregated education Workplaces without lifts

22. What is disability?

26. Medical Model thinking Bad image No qualifications Expensive Nothing to bring Victims Only know about disability Networks Difficult behaviour The impairment is the focus The person is perceived as faulty

28. Social Model thinking Disabled people as active members of the community Great P.R expertise Challenges tolerance Diverse skills Social skills Does it differently Feelings Assessment panels

29. Social model thinking Attitudes, the environment & systems are a problem We participate in change for equality We have an individual & a collective responsibility we are allowed to do what is right for ourselves we have a positive image and are proud of who we are we have expertise and might wish to take risks we are all equal members of the community

35. Closing Circle Good bye! See you again ….