Unseen Aware for Trailblazers

The Unseen Aware for Trailblazers is for individuals that want to create change within their own organisation, and want to learn the skills to be more empathetic towards customers and colleagues who may have an unseen disability or condition.

What is Unseen Aware for Trailblazers?

Over 80% of all disabilities are hidden (of course, we say 'unseen'!). So it is difficult enough to identify if someone is struggling. But what if you did know, or if someone approached you and told you? What would you say? What would you do? What would you think?

The Unseen Aware movement is for organisations. But we want to have as much impact as possible, and recognise that many people want to learn how to engage with colleagues and strangers alike, if they are struggling because of disability, or a condition you just can't see.

So we've created the Unseen Aware for Trailblazers to give individuals the opportunity to learn about the Unseen Aware movement, learn about unseen disabilities and conditions, and some valuable skills when engaging with someone who may have a disability or condition that is unseen.

We are also aware that many people want to create change within their own organisation, and these may not have joined Unseen Aware. So we provide our Trailblazers with information, insight, statistics and strategies to improve disability awareness within their own organisations, and support them if they wish to help their workforce become "Unseen Aware".

How much does it cost to join?

Usually the cost for the 12 month's educational programme is £30 per person, however, as this is the launch, we are pleased to offer the Unseen Aware for Trailblazers programme free for a limited time.

Let's Get Unseen Aware!

Learning: Part 1

On signing up, you will be given access to 'the Hub', which you will use your email address and password to access. On accessing the Hub, you will be able to complete the Trailblazers eLearning training.

The training teaches you:

  • about unseen disabilities and conditions
  • the skills to be more supportive to those with unseen disabilities and conditions
  • more about the Unseen Aware movement
  • how to help your organisation become more disability aware

On completing the initial eLearning, you will become a qualified Unseen Aware Trailblazer! You'll receive a virtual badge which you can use as you begin your Trailblazer journey, and join the many other Trailblazers who want to create a more inclusive society.

Learning: Part 2

In addition to the eLearning, you will receive two types of emails.

The first are the Trailblazers educational emails. These will be delivered weekly and will cover topics such as:

  • What are unseen disabilities and conditions?
  • How to recognise and support others with unseen disabilities
  • Why Unseen Disabilities Matter in the Workplace
  • The Role of an Unseen Disabilities Ally

They will also include "Unseen in 15" lived experience video interviews. These are desiged to be short (15 minute) interviews with indivdiuals living with one or more unseen disability or condition, so that you can improve your empathy and engagement with others who may have an unseen disability or condition.

These emails are part of the Trailblazer education, and will be provided for 12 months from when you sign up.

The second type of emails will keep you uptodate with the progress of the Unseen Aware movement, what people have said about it, how it is growing, and who has joined. You'll also be encouraged to have your say, get involved and shape the direction of the Unseen Aware movement. These emails are optional, and you can unsubscribe at any point.

Who is Unseen Aware for Trailblazers for?

  • Are you interested in learning more about unseen disabilities or conditions?
  • Do you want to create a fairer, more just society?
  • Do you want to learn more about what it is like living with unseen disabilities or conditions?
  • Do you want to be a change maker - within your family, community, town or place of work?

...then Unseen Aware for Trailblazers is for you!

Let's Get Unseen Aware!