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ARC Scotland has unveiled a revolutionary range of lived experience-led training courses designed to challenge assumptions, amplify authentic voices and leave a lasting impact on participants.
Co-delivered with a dynamic team of ARC Associates (disabled and autistic people, parents and carers), these courses bring unparalleled authenticity.
As a counter to the uninspiring training sessions that lack heart and true insight, ARC Scotland, health and social care training experts, has designed a refreshingly human-centred alternative, where real-life stories and genuine lived experiences ignite transformative learning.
Why choose lived experience training?
Lived experience means hearing from people who have real experience of a particular situation. In ARC Scotland’s case, that means hearing from disabled and autistic people directly, not from someone else talking about their experiences.
Lived experience training is seeing an increase in awareness and popularity and aligns directly with many company’s DEI strategies. Lived experience training challenges stereotypes, provides real-world insight and ensures that the voices of marginalised groups are heard.
“This isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about fostering real change,” said Catherine Dempsey, head of programmes and learning at ARC Scotland. “Lived experience training connects people on a human level, ensuring the learning resonates long after the session ends. Our ARC Associates transform training topics that could be dry and routine into an experience that will live on with participants in their lives and practice.”
Courses include the eye-opening Disability, Equality, and Intersectionality, perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role and designed in response to the shocking statistic that 66% of Brits admitted they felt uncomfortable around disabled people. Then, ideal for anyone requiring support worried about scams and grooming, there is Digital Empowerment, helping people to enjoy the online world safely and with confidence.
"This kind of training is true equality. The power of people using and delivering services coming together as one." said one training attendee.
“As training experts, ARC Scotland are fully committed to working alongside people with lived experience to design and deliver uniquely powerful learning experiences, because why should someone else speak for them? By engaging disabled people as consultants, we make sure that they are properly paid and respected for the vital work they do in shifting perceptions and sharing their insights.” said James Fletcher, director of ARC Scotland.
To see the full range of ARC Scotland’s Training courses follow this link: www.arcscotland.org.uk/training/specialist-training-courses
