Learning Disabilities Assignment
Learning Disabilities Assignment
1. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities
One of the main causes of discrimination is the fear and lack of understanding of others because they are different. In order to prevent discrimination it is important to value people and treat them differently in order to meet their different needs. The legislation and policies that are designed to promote human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship are:
Human Rights Act 1998
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Health Act 1983
Care Standard Act 2000
No Secrets 2000
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Equality Act 2010
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
National Health service and Community Act 1990
Procedure and policies of any organization
Codes of Practice
2. Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families
These legislations and policies ensure that the individuals with learning disabilities and their families are treated, fairly and equally and not discriminated against. They are able to lead a fully inclusive life, take charge of their own lives and destiny and be involved in their care plans and how their care is delivered. They also ensure their voice is heard and they receive appropriate care, are able to make their own choices, are aware of their rights and entitlements, are not discriminated against and are protected from harm and abuse.
3. Explain what is meant by ‘Learning Disability’
The World Health Organisation defines learning disabilities as, “A state of arrested or incomplete development of mind”.
Learning disability is a diagnosis but it is not a disease, nor is it a physical or mental illness. Internationally three criteria are regarded as requiring to be met before learning disabilities can be identified:
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1. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities
One of the main causes of discrimination is the fear and lack of understanding of others because they are different. In order to prevent discrimination it is important to value people and treat them differently in order to meet their different needs. The legislation and policies that are designed to promote human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship are:
Human Rights Act 1998
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Health Act 1983
Care Standard Act 2000
No Secrets 2000
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Equality Act 2010
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
National Health service and Community Act 1990
Procedure and policies of any organization
Codes of Practice
2. Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families
These legislations and policies ensure that the individuals with learning disabilities and their families are treated, fairly and equally and not discriminated against. They are able to lead a fully inclusive life, take charge of their own lives and destiny and be involved in their care plans and how their care is delivered. They also ensure their voice is heard and they receive appropriate care, are able to make their own choices, are aware of their rights and entitlements, are not discriminated against and are protected from harm and abuse.
3. Explain what is meant by ‘Learning Disability’
The World Health Organisation defines learning disabilities as, “A state of arrested or incomplete development of mind”.
Learning disability is a diagnosis but it is not a disease, nor is it a physical or mental illness. Internationally three criteria are regarded as requiring to be met before learning disabilities can be identified:
Intellectual
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