Provisional Programme: 09:00 Registration, Tea and Coffee 09:30 Introduction 09:45 Disability Awareness Theory (Classroom based) 11:30 Practical solutions to accessing venues 12:30 Lunch (Soup and Sandwiches provided*) 13:30 Practical session: - Climbing with people with disabilities - Wheelchair abseiling and free hanging abseiling - Rope Climbing/Hoists/Swings/Zip Wire 16:30 Finish The programme will cover: 1. Theory/Practical •Appropriate Terminology •Types of Disabilities and their implications •Models of Disability •Identifying and Tackling Barriers 2. The second half covers: •Climbing Environments •Side Supported Climbing •Vertical Hoists •Wheelchair Abseiling Equipment: Please be prepared for a classroom session followed by outdoor, practical sessions. • Note pad and pen • Camera (optional) • Waterproofs and boots • Warm clothes • Medical form (and dietary information) • Harness and helmet (optional) Lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements you have prior to this course. This course will be provided by Nick Liley of Bendrigg Trust. Cost to MTA members: £33. Cost to non-members: £45pp

Start

09/02/2018 09:30

End

09/02/2018 16:00

Maximum Bookings

16

Bookings

2

Venue

Bendrigg Trust

Town

Kendal

County

Cumbria

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.30000

Longitude

-2.64000

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01539723766

Website

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