This way, they get to see what it s like not to have control of their muscles and how difficult it is to have two trains of thought at the same time. After the exercise, discuss what it would be like if they had cerebral palsy and were having a job interview. Although they would need to concentrate on not having spasms, they also would have to pay attention to what the interviewer was saying. That s what it s like to have two trains of thought at the same time. For example, guiding someone who is blind, talking to someone who uses a wheelchair, getting the attention of someone who is deaf, etc.
Demonstrations provide variety and allow participants to be more interactive.
Additional research about each group will help to better clarify the information and to answer questions from the group. One of the best ways to heighten awareness, according to many trainers, is to put participants through a series of exercises designed to simulate different types of disabilities. By assuming a disability, participants can look at the workplace from the perspective of someone with a disability. In turn, they learn to appreciate the difficulties of performing otherwise routine tasks that people with disabilities face every day. Choose your activities based on the needs of the group.