simonsable, disability, awareness

Simon Wilson

SimonsAble
Independent Disability Trainer/Consultant

Professional services

Carefully tailor made

Friendly approach

Promoting equality and independence
for people with physical disabilities


Workshops, Consultancy and Mentoring Services

are customised to suit

"Remember, there are no barriers, just CHALLENGES"

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Email: SimonsAble@uwclub.net
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Introducing my Services

The workshops are created for professionals who work with people who have physical disabilities to enhance their empathy about a range of issues.

All services are designed to increase disability awareness and create a basis for good relationships amongst both people with and without disabilities. From here, we can explore strategies to help people with physical disabilities to have an independent life and self-identity.

All services are tailor made toward each person or group. An individualised approach helps each person with a physical disability to make the most out of their current situations, and take steps towards their goals and dreams.

My company is based in Tunbridge Wells and my services are offered through out the UK.

 

Company Ethos and Mission Statement

The company ethos promotes equality on all levels for people with or without a disability, thus affording the same opportunities to all so that everyone might realise their individual dreams and goals. To enable someone empowers them to stand as an individual with dignity and pride in the accomplishments they set out to achieve.

My company's Mission Statement is to help enhance the understanding of non-disabled people who interact with people with disabilities on the issues and everyday challenges that a person with a disability experiences.

There are many factors why people with disabilities find it difficult to participate fully in the world, mostly due to physical and social barriers within society. By drawing comparisons between the two I hope to break down those barriers which in turn will enable a person with disabilities to embrace their uniqueness as an individual.

My business is all about narrowing the empowerment gap!

 

My aims

To develop a deeper understanding of disability issues.

Enabling non-disabled people to look at situations from the perspective of someone with a disability.

Encouraging positive thinking amongst both non-disabled people and people with disabilities about challenging issues such as personal identity and equality.

Helping and guiding people with physical disabilities to achieve their goals and dreams as unique individuals.

At communication Matters
This is me running a Communication Workshop


Conference with a Possum representative
I often attend the Communication Matter Conference and this is a picture of me talking to a representative from Possum Controls Ltd

About Me and My Journey through life
My Philosophy
Models of Disability
What is 'People First' language?
Disability Awareness Workshops
Workshop Feedback
Consultancy
Mentoring for Families
Mentoring for Organisations
Services Booking Information
Professional Background
Research
Photographs
Simon's Fun Stuff
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Current news

6 November
I attended a meeting at Valence School. They are settling up a mentoring scheme with some of their ex-students. I am head mentor so, as well as mentoring the students, I am also there for mentors.

21-23 September
I attended the Communication Matters National Symposium. I met up my old teachers who I still work with on occasions. I went to seminars to update my knowledge on what communication equipment is available. I also ran a seminar with a representative from Possum Controls Ltd about the Disability Awareness day at Microsoft HQ.

1 September
The BBC South East Today came to do a story about my determination throughout education and my passion to help other people in the same situation as me.

26 August
I had another positive mentoring session with the below 14-year-old young man and his helper.

6 August
I mentor a 14-year-old person with Cerebral Palsy and their family. They asked for my assistance with his schooling situation.

18-20 July
I was a Role Model at a weekend for 1Voice. It was about transition. I was there to help the children who use AAC to think about the next stage of their lives. I was also there to talk to parents about any concerns.

13 June
I gave a talk to the 16+ group at Chailey Heritage School. The talk was about what challenges I face throughout my life.

26 May
I attended a Disability Awareness Fundraising event at Microsoft HQ with The Possum Trust
.

21 April
I have developed a mentoring service for families with children who have physical disabilities
.

28 March
I visited Chailey Heritage School and gave a talk on sexually to students who were over 16.

18 March
I ran my communication workshop at Treloar College with 16 attendees as their PDT.

15 March
I went to a communication conference where I ran a workshop and a question and answer session.

 

Media coverage

Tunbridge Wells Courier in the Business Section
Text-based version

Or
PDF version

South East BBC News

Watch my interview with the BBC by clicking here

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