RYA launch new Equality Training Videos at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show
by Susie NationGrainger, RYA 6 Mar 2012 11:08 GMT
3 March 2012
On Saturday 03 March the RYA were delighted to officially launch a brand new set of Equality Training videos at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2012.
Covering a range of subjects including age, marital status, gender and disability, the series of six case study clips are entitled ‘What if I..." and have been designed to help clubs and centres get a greater understanding of discrimination and equality.
"We are really excited to have been able to share these videos for the very first time, here at the show. We have had a very positive reaction from everyone who has seen them" explained RYA Sailability Manager Debbie Blachford who is responsible for the project.
The 2012 Equality Act places duty on sailing clubs and centres to provide for, and not to discriminate against someone against for a reason of a personal characteristic. Whether you're a club, organisation, instructor or volunteer, the equality training clips have been created to present situations which could possibly occur and suggest some solutions to the challenges that could arise.
"We hope that the clips will help people to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which you can give everyone no matter who they are, a good, welcoming service at your club and centre" Debbie concluded.
RYA Equality Training videos are available to watch online at www.rya.org.uk/go.equalitytraining
For more information on equality visit www.rya.org.uk/aboutus/howwework/Pages/EqualityPolicy.aspx