Multiple dates

Supporting Autistic people to access Self Directed Support

Training to look at what Autism is, the challenges that Autistic people face and how organisations can support people to access SDS (2 days)

By Self Directed Support Scotland

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Working with Autistic Knowledge Development, an autistic led organisation, we've developed a bespoke training course focused on supporting autistic people to access SDS.

Delivered online over two sessions, the course is an in-depth look at all aspects of autism awareness, and delves into some of the barriers that autistic people may face when trying to access SDS.

(PLEASE NOTE: This event is taking place over 2 dates - see details below)

What does the training cover?

The training covers:

What is autism and how does being autistic impact people’s daily lives?
The challenges that autistic people face when trying to access the support that they need
How organisations can become more accessible to autistic people in their area
How organisations can support people to access support through SDS.

When is it on?

The training lasts seven hours in total and will be delivered online across two sessions. You'll need to be available on both dates to complete the training:

Tuesday 7th October 2025 - 10am - 1.30pm
Thursday 21st October 2025 - 10am - 1.30pm

The space between sessions will give time for reflection and a short task for participants to complete.

Who is the training for?

Anyone who works in a role supporting people to access SDS will find this training helpful. The course will help you understand how to make your services more accessible to autistic people, and how to navigate some of the barriers that autistic people face in accessing SDS. This is for people from Independent Support Organisations and Local Authority / HSCP staff.

How much does the training cost?

Anyone who works for, or volunteers with, an SDSS member organisation can access a discounted rate of £55, which covers both sessions. In addition, we are offering members the opportunity to invite a Local Authority / HSCP colleague to attend the training together. Please book 2 places if you are wanting to do this.

How to book

You can book online here at Eventbrite. Places are limited to just 15 participants to allow space for discussion, and we anticipate this training to be popular, so don't miss out!

Organised by

Self Directed Support Scotland

We work to promote the values and principles of Self-directed Support, including choice, control and flexibility, in all aspects of social care support.

We do this by working collaboratively across the social care sector: with Scottish Government, Local Authorities, third sector organisations and our members, to improve Self-directed Support implementation in Scotland.

As a membership organisation, we bring together those who share our vision and values, to amplify our collective voice around social care support issues.

As a Disabled People’s Organisation (an organisation where at least 51% of the Board are either disabled people or/and people who are eligible for social care support), we stand up for the rights of disabled people and people who need support.

And we champion local Independent SDS Support Organisations across Scotland, who help thousands of people every year access and manage the support they need to live a good life.

Find out more out what we do on our website.

From £55.00