Tag Archives: #Disability

Specialised Training

MAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WITH A JUST A LITTLE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

People who live with #disabilities often face fear, discomfort, and hostility at a rate that far exceeds that encountered by those who do have no disability. The vast majority of such treatment is rooted in a basic lack of understanding about the challenges that come with having a disability, and the experience of sharing the world with people who do not. People often seek to fill in gaps in their knowledge, and when information is lacking, confusion and even fear may result.

Anyone wishing to overcome this experience them will be best served by first recognizing that a disability is a limited phenomenon. A physical disability may have a large impact on how an individual interacts with the physical world. A sensory disability may alter the gathering of information. These are conditions; however, in no way prevent the individuals who live with them from having unique personalities, talents, knowledge, humour, and lives.
People who live with disabilities have more in common than not with those who have no disability. We all share the same existence and the same basic needs.

In other cases, people who are living with a disability may have feelings about language that is not in keeping with the established guidelines for etiquette. Whatever the reason, the commonly recognized best practices of disability-related etiquette may not always be the preferred practices, and it is always most important for the most effective and respectful communication.

Disability etiquettes have been a huge challenge for people with disabilities. This includes customers as well as employees. Therefore, Employers need to sensitize their staff on disability etiquettes. Please make sure that at least a few staff members are sensitized on the above matter to treat your customers with dignity and justice. 

Ms. #Manique Gunaratne conducted the training in “Disability Etiquettes” for staff members of UNDP in October 2020.

Welcome to UNDP
Welcome to UNDP

Manique Conducting the Training
Manique Conducting the Training

Manique Conducting the Training
Manique Conducting the Training
Manique Conducting the Training
Manique Conducting the Training
Presentation on Screen
Presentation on Screen

Manique Gunaratne
CISCO International Trainer for I T E (Information Technology Essentials) and CCNA (Cisco Computer Network Associates)

Rights of Persons with Disabilities

#WORLD HEALTH DAY #SRHR FOR ALL

Persons with disability at The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Specialised Training & #Disability Resource Centre together with Family Planning Association Sri Lanka spoke of their rights on sexual and re-productive health on World Health Day in April 2021.

Now is the time for action concerning #SRH of persons with disabilities!
“Persons with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive
health (SRH) needs as other people. Yet they often face barriers to information and services.
Through our IPPF SPRINT Project, we conduct training on sexual and reproductive health and rights“, says Ms. #Manique Gunaratne.

#IPPF, South Asia Region

“The challenges are not necessarily part of having a disability, but instead often reflect lack of social attention, legal protection, understanding, and support” – WHO/UNFPA guidance notes

“Persons with disabilities have the same needs for SRH services as everyone else. #SRH knowledge and services matter!”, says Mr. Yasal Samarajeewa.

#IPPF, South Asia Region IPPF WHO Sri Lanka UNFPA Sri Lanka

Persons with disabilities face many barriers to care and information about SRH, GBV and other violence, and abuse. The frequent assumption is that persons with disabilities are not sexually active and therefore do not need SRH services.
“Everybody matters – sexual and reproductive healthcare and information is a must for all!” says Ms. Ganga Subasinghe.
#WorldHealthDay #Choice #Access #SRHR #SRH #LKA

#IPPF, South Asia Region IPPF WHO Sri Lanka

“Persons with disabilities have the same needs for SRH services as everyone else. In fact, persons with disabilities may actually have greater needs for SRH education and care than persons without disabilities due to their increased vulnerability to abuse”, says Ms. Sansani Kavindya.

#WorldHealthDay #Fact #SRHR #SRH #LKA

“It is important to assure that sexual and reproductive health services are
friendly to persons with disabilities. SRH information and services is a must for ALL persons” says Mr. Chamod Ruwanga.

#WorldHealthDay #SRHAwareness #HumanRights
#IPPF, South Asia Region

Watch the videos of: Manique Gunaratne
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Watch the videos of: Yasal Samarajeewa
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Watch the videos of: Ganga Subasinghe
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Watch the videos of: Sansani Kavindya
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Watch the videos of: Chamod Ruwanga
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Manique Gunaratne
Advisory Board Member – 18+ Alliance for Care Leavers (SOS Children’s Village)

Specialised Training, Women with Disabilities

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Specialised Training & Disability Resource Centre implements several programmes to develop entrepreneurship skills of persons with diverse #disabilities. The Centre started training in Entrepreneurship Skills Development in Cookery on Rice Dishes in September 2020.
Five girls with a learning disability will be trained in Cookery. The programme is sponsored by Ms Dinusha Wickramasekera and Ms Dale Ramanathan with the guidance of Ms #Manique Gunaratne.

Prepared Brinjal Dish
Prepared Brinjal Dish
Prepared Chicken Curry
Prepared Chicken Curry
Trainer with the Team
Trainer with the Team
Trainer and the Trainees Cooking
Trainer and the Trainees Cooking
Trainer Explaining the Preparations
Trainer Explaining the Preparations
Trainer Supporting a Trainee to Cook
Trainer Supporting a Trainee to Cook
Trainer with the Prepared Dishes
Trainer with the Prepared Dishes
Trainees with the Cooked Dishes
Trainees with the Cooked Dishes
Preparing the Dishes
Preparing the Dishes
Prepared Dishes
Prepared Dishes
Prepared Dishes
Prepared Dishes
Ingredients for Day One
Ingredients for Day One
Trainer Explains the Methods
Trainer Explains the Methods
Trainee Learning to Cook
Trainee Learning to Cook
Trainee Preparing the Ingredients
Trainee Preparing the Ingredients
Trainer Explaining on How to Prepare the Dish
Trainer Explaining on How to Prepare the Dish
Manique with the Trainees
Manique with the Trainees
Manique with the Trainees
Manique with the Trainees
Manique Explaining the Training Course 
Manique Explaining the Training Course
Trainees with Training Materials in Accessible Formats
Trainees with Training Materials in Accessible Formats
Trainee Preparing to Cook
Trainee Preparing to Cook

Manique Gunaratne
Vice-Chair Person – South Asian Disability Forum

Rights of Persons with Disabilities

SUPPORTING UNDER-GRADUATES WITH DISABILITY

Institute of invincible youth amalgamation organized a webinar to sensitize under-graduates with #disability and the relevant University authorities in February 2021. Ms. #Manique Gunaratne  spoke on “Difficulties faced by under-graduates with disability and possible solutions”.

Webinar Poster
Webinar Poster
Webinar Screenshot (Ms. Manique, Ms. Chanuka Thilakarathna, Ms. Niluka Gunawardena, Ms. Darshi Thoradeniya & Ms. Gayani Dissanayake)
Webinar Screenshot (Ms. Manique Gunaratne, Ms. Chanuka Thilakarathna, Ms. Niluka Gunawardena, Ms. Darshi Thoradeniya & Ms. Gayani Dissanayake)

Manique Gunaratne
Steering Committee Member – International Labour Organization Global Business Disability Network

Women with Disabilities

MOBILIZING WOMEN LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE RESPONSES TO GBV DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is implementing a project on Mobilising Women leaders with #disability on inclusive responses to gender-based violence during the Covid-19 pandemic in 6 countries. It is heartening to see the dedication to make inclusion a priority for organizations and the willingness to learn directly from women leaders with disability. The project will lead to future collaborations and more sharing of resources and strategies. MIUSA has the honour of working together with MADRE to align the values of equity and inclusion with the organizational culture, policies, and practices. #ManiqueGunaratne spoke on the activities and impact of the project implemented in Sri Lanka.    

Watch the video of women leaders with disability speaking on activities and the impact of the project:

Manique Gunaratne
Executive Committee Member – Asia Pacific Women with Disability United

Employment for Persons with Disabilities, Media Campaign

EFC HR/IR FORUM IT INTEGRATED REMOTE WORK CULTURE: PANDEMIC & BEYOND

Is your organization experiencing setbacks in adapting to remote work? The panel of experts representing the Garment Manufacturing sector, IT sector, the legal professional and Persons with Disabilities shared their experiences and best practices in relation to “IT Integrated Remote Work Culture” at the webinar organized by The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon in March 2021.

Read the articles at:

EFC spurs a dialogue on IT-integrated remote work culture

http://www.ft.lk/front-page/EFC-spurs-a-dialogue-on-IT-integrated-remote-work-culture/44-716034

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Webinar Poster

(Honoured, Deshabandu)
Ms. H.K. Manique Gunaratne