Disability Awareness
Also known as: Disability Awareness Training
The understanding and recognition of the experiences, challenges, and rights of people with disabilities. Disability awareness encompasses knowledge of different types of disabilities, the barriers (physical, digital, attitudinal, and systemic) that people with disabilities face, and the importance of inclusive practices. Disability awareness training programs aim to shift attitudes from pity or avoidance toward understanding and inclusion, often incorporating direct interaction with people with disabilities, experiential learning, and education about assistive technologies and accessibility standards.
Category: Accessibility Principles · Education
Related: Universal Access · Universal Design · Assistive Technology · Inclusive Design