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Equality Means Business: Further training on making premises accessible.

i Feb 27th No Comments by

The Ministry for Equality, in preparation for the introduction of new disability legislation, is pleased to announce further training on disability diversity. This forms part of the Equality Means Business seminars aimed at the private sector and also educates on the business case for inclusive organisations. One of the major changes that will be brought about by the new legislation will be the introduction of building rules which will require that all buildings or any refurbishments that require building applications. The new rules will be very similar to the Part M Document in the UK. Following on from a fully subscribed morning training session offered to the private sector in December last year, further, more in depth training on the subject is being offered by way of a 2 day course to be held at the University on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th March 2016. This training is aimed at professionals in the building industry and will be taught how to be more inclusive in their designs and creations.

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Making Live Events Accessible – Training from Ministry of Equality

i Feb 15th No Comments by
The Ministry of Equality is delighted to announce further training offered as part of it ‘Equality means Business’ series of awareness seminars next week as part of its initiative and drive to promote awareness and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in our community. This latest training, information and awareness sessions are in relation to provision and management of events and the Ministry of Equality has engaged with a specialist UK organization to deliver this. Attitude is Everything is a UK charity who have been delivering Disability Diversity training for 15 years and regularly advises on large public events in the UK including concerts and live performances, and how these can be made more accessible. They have worked with a number of popular UK festivals (including Glastonbury and Festival Republic) as well as a number of entertainment venues.
The bespoke training will take place over a number of days next week to cater for the different focus of the various businesses and their staff. In addition to the training provided to the public sector,
the Ministry of Equality is also offering local, private promoters the chance to attend a morning training session at the University of Gibraltar on Wednesday 22nd February 2017. A further
seminar will be held at the University of Gibraltar on Thursday 23rd February 2017 which will be geared to establishments, like bars and hotels, that provide entertainment. Both seminars will
start at 9.00 am.
Anyone wishing to attend any of these seminars should first register their interest with the Ministry of Equality. Participation for all seminars is free, and given the interest and demand already
expressed there will be limited spaces available and these will be given on a first come, first served basis. These seminars compliment previous training seminars and there will be many more, on other aspects as well, throughout the year.
To register your interest or for more information please e-mail: equality@gibraltar.gov.gi or phone200 70112.