What You'll Learn
Equip yourself to deliver inclusive WASH services that leave no one behind. Learn practical strategies for ensuring accessibility and equity for persons with disabilities.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedThis course is designed to build the capacity of WASH professionals and development practitioners to integrate disability and inclusion principles into WASH programming. It focuses on ensuring that WASH interventions are accessible, equitable, and responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups. Through real-world examples, tools, and universal design concepts, participants will gain practical skills for inclusive planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH program managers and technical staff
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Disability inclusion specialists
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Humanitarian and development professionals
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Government and municipal officers
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Civil society organizations working on inclusive WASH
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Donors and funding agencies
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances program effectiveness and reach, including for people with disabilities.
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Promotes inclusive, sustainable resource allocation.
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Strengthens reputation as a leader in equitable, rights-based development.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for development and humanitarian careers.
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Supports progression to senior program design, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion inclusive WASH initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles and rights-based frameworks for disability inclusion in WASH
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Identify barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing WASH services
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Design and adapt WASH facilities using universal design principles
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Integrate inclusive practices across the WASH project cycle
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Promote equitable and participatory approaches in WASH programming
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Inclusive WASH Programming
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Inclusive WASH training – what it means and why it matters
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Human rights and global commitments (CRPD, SDGs)
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Understanding diversity in disability and vulnerability
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Principles of participation and empowerment in inclusive WASH
Module 2: Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Access
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WASH for persons with disabilities – common challenges and lived experiences
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Physical, social, attitudinal, and institutional barriers
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Inclusive needs assessments and stakeholder engagement
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Mapping WASH access inequalities in urban and rural contexts
Module 3: Universal Design & Accessibility in WASH Infrastructure
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Universal design for WASH facilities – standards and practices
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Designing inclusive toilets, handwashing stations, and water points
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Community-led infrastructure upgrades
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Monitoring and testing for usability and accessibility
Module 4: Inclusive Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Equitable sanitation access course – applying equity frameworks
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Inclusive data collection and disaggregation
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Tools for inclusive M&E in WASH projects
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Case study: Inclusive approaches in WASH emergencies
Module 5: Partnering for Change and Scaling Inclusive WASH
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Vulnerable groups WASH programming – reaching the underserved
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Collaborating with Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs)
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Advocacy, fundraising, and donor reporting for inclusion
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Developing organizational capacity for inclusive WASH delivery
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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