Training
Purple Vest training options
Emergency Preparedness for evacuation of people with disabilities training
Become part of the global Purple Vest movement with our basic training which will equip you to become a PV volunteer, providing accessible assistance to people with disabilities and the elderly during emergencies. The training will last approximately 3.5 hours and is intended for about 30 participants
Training of Trainers (ToT)
A 2-day workshop designed to equip instructors with the skills to train local volunteers in assisting people with disabilities during emergencies, preparing them to become Purple Vest volunteers. The workshop provides a clear lesson plan, essential knowledge, practical tools, and hands-on experience. Each session will last approximately 3.5 hours (approx. 7 hours in total) and the training is intended for about 30 participants
Emergency Drill Event
A one-of-a-kind experience that immerses participants in the realities faced by people with disabilities during emergencies. The event showcases accessible solutions, technologies for emergency scenarios, and imparts essential knowledge on how to prepare for emergencies with the needs of people with disabilities in mind. Through simulated experiences, attendees gain a direct understanding of the challenges and potential solutions that those with disabilities face in emergency situations.
Introduction to emergency accessibility lecture
Introductory Lecture on Accessibility in Emergency Situations – The unique impact of emergencies on people with disabilities, the challenges they face, and how society can become the human ramp that assists during emergencies and saves lives. The training includes a personal testimonial from a person with a disability, sharing their personal experiences during an emergency.
Becoming a Purple Vest Volunteer: A lecture on the ABCs of providing accessible support during emergencies
This training session is designed to provide fundamental skills and knowledge for effectively assisting people with disabilities in emergency situations. It is ideal for service providers, emergency response teams, volunteers, employees in workplaces, students, and anyone interested in enhancing their capabilities in supporting PWD during emergencies.
A lecture on the vital role of creating accessible evacuation plans in public and workplace safety.
This training provides knowledge and tools for creating emergency plans and procedures tailored for people with disabilities within organizations, public places, and buildings. Its core focus is on preparedness for accessible evacuation, ensuring that all individuals can safely exit a facility in the event of an emergency. This practical training is ideal for emergency teams, security staff, managers, building owners, accessibility coordinators, and other organizations.
As ready as it gets: A lecture for people with disabilities on developing a personal self-evacuation plan
This training offers a comprehensive 2-hour session for diverse disability groups (including physical, visual, hearing, and more), or a focused 75-minute version tailored for individuals with cognitive or psychosocial disabilities. The goal is to equip participants with practical tools to prepare themselves and their environment for effective support during emergencies by creating self evacuation plans.
Training Materials
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.
Recorded Training
In this short recorded training, you will learn the basics to provide accessible assistance to people with disabilities and the elderly, who need to leave their homes to a safer place. You will learn about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in emergency situations, and get tips on dealing with these challenges to best support the evacuees.
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.
A key factor in providing accessible services is ensuring training for people involved. The training can turn the service provider into a metaphorical human ramp. Whether you are a volunteer in times of emergency or an organization that provides solutions in such cases – making sure you receive professional training on accessible services is crucial to successfully support people with disabilities and the elderly.
We offer short-term accessible training, live training and training for organizations.