Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) has developed a Disability Equality Training Course specifically aimed at the global aviation industry.
QEF’s Accessible Aviation team led by Graham Race MBE, has partnered with Mary Doyle; accessible aviation consultant, executive coach, and Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) to develop the course which aims to ensure that as the sector rebuilds post COVID-19, equality for Disabled people is at the heart of the industry.
The one-day, interactive online course is divided into three Modules, lasting 90, 60 and 90 minutes respectively. It is custom built for commercial aviation staff who directly or indirectly support passengers and the content is constructed in line with the principles of the Social Model of Disability and UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons with Disabilities.
The course closely references UK, European and American Equality law, plus aviation regulations including 1107/2006 and 14 CFR Part 382 to ensure participants fully understand why disability equality matters for the customer, the industry and society.
“It provides such a balance of disability equality and awareness for the aviation environment, which is also designed and delivered by specialists in accessibility and aviation – it’s fantastic,” commented Geraldine Lundy, MBE, Director – Accessible Travel Consultancy Ltd.
