CFILC Training Center
CFILC's Training Background
Since 1997 CFILC has facilitated trainings throughout California on a variety of disability and diversity related issues--from basic disability awareness to broad-based community organizing trainings.
Training Imperative
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, nearly one in five Californians has a disability. Organizations can no longer afford to ignore the diversity of their workforce or consumer base. CFILC believes people with disabilities should be fully integrated into the community, which includes raising community members' awareness of the abilities held by people with disabilities.
Trainings Offered
CFILC's training curriculums have been developed to offer a unique "disability community" perspective. CFILC currently offers a variety of trainings:
Based on the needs of your organization, CFILC will design an interactive and engaging training to include one or more of the following components:
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disability-related or preferred etiquette practices
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disability demographics
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Medical vs. Social Models of disability
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quality of life issues
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culture
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programmatic and physical access
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ethical issues
Disability Awareness Training
This training works to dispel negative stereotypes of people with disabilities through skill development and greater understanding of the Independent Living Movement. Our trainings allow participants to explore their past experiences and present attitudes through facilitated discussion. The trainers introduce applicable skills that training participants can use in a variety of social situations. Whether this is your organization's first step in its journey toward greater disability competence, or a refresher course for participants, the interactive training will allow all participants to come away with a broadened perspective.
Diversity Training: Beyond Race and Ethnicity
Diversity encompasses much more than race and ethnicity. CFILC designs and facilitates interactive trainings that explore the many dimensions of diversity.
Creating Accessible Environments
The objectives of this training are:
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What does it mean to be accessible? Why is it important?
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What is the difference between program and physical access?
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What can your organization do to become more accessible?
This participative training explores access and accommodations. Barriers will be explored and - through group work - strategies for success will be discovered.
Culturally Competent Outreach
Learn how to increase your organization's outreach effectiveness by addressing the needs of traditionally underserved populations. This training explores several issues such as: identifying barriers to effective outreach; understanding the communication norms of the communities you serve; utilizing diverse media effectively; and techniques for outreach success. Strategies for improving the level of organizational cultural competence also are explored. If you would like to know how to better serve California's diverse population, including people with disabilities, this training is for you.
Direct Action Organizing
Learn the process of organizing a direct action, whether it is a rally, a letter writing campaign or a unique grassroots action. This training will also cover: choosing an issue, developing a strategy, designing actions and implementing tactics.
Community Organizing Skills
Discover the skills needed to advance your community organizing initiative. From developing leadership skills to coalition building, this training gives you a broad overview of what is needed to successfully build an organizing team. Trainers will also cover: planning and facilitating meetings, public speaking, recruiting, using the media and holding accessible events.
CFILC offers training to employers, including nonprofit organizations, throughout California. Please contact Kim Cantrell, Outreach and Training Director, for basic curriculum and pricing information: kim@cfilc.org or 916-325-1690.
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