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SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH PROFOUND & MULTIPLE DISABILITIES AIM: To develop your knowledge, skills & awareness related to profound and multiple disability so that you can able offer a high quality service that meets individuals' needs and wishes. Duration: 1 day This Course covers: o Discrimination experienced by people with this label o Some of the causes of multiple disability, and the impact this may have upon individuals' functioning and needs o How the values of Learning Disability services could be applied to working with people with multiple disabilities o Meeting intimate personal care needs o The importance of getting the right support for individuals' postural care, communication and eating and drinking o Supporting people with visual or hearing impairments o Using and looking after communication and mobility aids o Barriers to inclusion and overcoming them o Supporting people with multiple disabilities with their personal relationships & sexuality needs o Useful tools and resources o How to access specialist advice and support |