Training on Disability & Inclusion in WASH: Ensuring Equitable Access
Equip yourself to deliver inclusive WASH services that leave no one behind. Learn practical strategies for ensuring accessibility and equity for persons with disabilities.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This 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
What you'll walk away with
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
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Inclusive WASH Programming
- Meaning and importance of inclusive WASH programming
- Human rights frameworks: CRPD, SDGs, and global commitments
- Understanding diversity, disability, and vulnerability in WASH contexts
- Participation, dignity, and empowerment principles in service delivery
- Case Study: Inclusive WASH interventions in humanitarian and rural settings
Module 2: Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Access
- Lived experiences of persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups
- Physical, social, institutional, and attitudinal barriers in WASH access
- Inclusive needs assessments and participatory approaches
- Mapping inequalities in WASH access across different contexts
- Practical Exercise: Conducting a barrier analysis for a community WASH facility
Module 3: Universal Design and Accessibility in WASH Infrastructure
- Principles of universal design in WASH systems
- Designing accessible toilets, water points, and hygiene facilities
- Low-cost adaptations and community-led infrastructure improvements
- Testing usability, safety, and accessibility of WASH facilities
- Case Study: Universal design application in rural and urban sanitation projects
Module 4: Inclusive Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Applying equity and inclusion frameworks in WASH programming
- Inclusive data collection and disaggregation techniques
- Tools for inclusive monitoring, evaluation, and accountability
- Learning from inclusive WASH programming in emergency contexts
- Practical Exercise: Designing an inclusive WASH M&E framework
Module 5: Partnerships and Scaling Inclusive WASH
- Reaching underserved and vulnerable populations in WASH programs
- Working with Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) and community groups
- Advocacy, donor engagement, and inclusive reporting
- Building institutional capacity for sustained inclusive WASH delivery
- Final Project: Develop an inclusive WASH program implementation and scaling plan
Where the change lands
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.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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