The EDI QCF Level 1 Award in Disability Awareness is suitable for learners working in any sector who may come into contact with disabled people. There are a number of duties placed on services and organisations to ensure they do not discriminate against people with disabilities.

This qualification aims to assist organisations in complying with current legislation on disability and to develop individual employees to understand the wider context of disability how this should be put into practice within their workplace.

This qualification is appropriate for those who wish to gain underpinning knowledge and understanding of disability awareness.

Qualification will cover:

• Disability Awareness
• Social Model of Disability
• Language of the Social Model
• Putting the Social Model into Practice