Capacity Consent and Sexual Relationships

This two day course will address the skills and knowledge required to build decision – making capacity according to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

It is designed to provide participants with the necessary expertise to assist individuals who require assistance in decision making to make decisions and have those choices respected and acted upon. This training will specifically focus on decisions concerning sexuality and intimate relationships.

The course ensures that the decision-making support provided is governed by principles such as equality and non – discrimination, the obligation to build decision making capacity and the recognition of the ability of people with disabilities as decision makers regarding their relationships and sexuality. It further more identifies the laws which guide such matters and where required provides participants with the skills and knowledge to assess decision making capacity regarding sexual relationships.