How models of disability influence practice. Attitudes towards disability affect the way people think and behave towards disabled people and impact on outcomes for disabled people in the way they are treated and able to participate in society. Social model of disability The social model looks at the barriers erected by society in terms of disabled people being able to access goods and services. It seeks to remove unnecessary barriers which prevent disabled people participating in society‚ accessing
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CONCEPT PAPER ON DISABILITY PENSION State measures which intend to address needs of 15% of its citizens who have disabilities include the PWD Card (for 20% discounts on medicines‚ medical services‚ etc.) and Disability Pensions from the Government Insurance Service System (GSIS). However‚ these are largely limited and ineffective because the discounts can only be availed of by non-poor PWDs (who are the only ones who can afford to buy medicine‚ go to the hospital‚ or eat in a restaurant in the
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of body fat and are in direct contact with a supporting surface‚ such as a bed or a wheelchair. For example‚ if they are unable to get out of bed you are at risk of developing pressure ulcers on their: shoulders or shoulder blades elbows back of your head rims of your ears knees‚ ankles‚ heels or toes spine tail bone (the small bone at the bottom of your spine) If they are a wheelchair user‚ they are at risk of developing pressure ulcers on: their buttocks the
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Unit 29 Understand Physical Disability Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability 1.1 Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of the individual rather than the disability It is important you recognise the individuality of the person to help boost their confidence and self-esteem and make sure you aren’t labelling them. If you were to label them you would forget their individuality and start thinking they cant do something because
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The adults can burn their tongues if the tea is given to them while it still hot They can spill it on themselves and also other people if they are assisted by an adult 3 Christmas shopping with a group of adults with physical disabilities Their wheelchair might get caught in between the lift doors They might get lost 3.9 Accompanying a 7-year-old child with autism on a routine visit to the dentist on the other side of town‚ requiring two different bus trips each way Can get lost Person has autism
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Provide support for mobility (HSC 2002) Outcome 1 Understand the importance of mobility 1. define mobility Mobility is defined as‚ * being able to move or be moved freely and easily * the ability to move physically * The ability to move a part of the body 2. explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility No matter an individuals age‚ level of disability or infirmity it is important that everyone maintains some level of exercise. There are a vast range
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CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE RECORD Evidence ref: 3 i) Observed by assessor ii) Witness Testimony iii) Expert Witness Testimony iv) Candidate account X v) Oral/Written Questions vi) Professional Discussion Candidate name Ref to Unit and Criteria Performance Evidence: Explore Models of Disability Date of activity: 12th October 2013 Ref to other units 58‚1.1 58‚1.2
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have many students that are wheelchair bound and need help and support with daily activities‚ such as using the toilet‚ feeding and physiotherapy‚ “Physiotherapy is a type of therapy that can help ill‚ injured or disabled people recover movement and function to their full potential” http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Physiotherapy/Pages/Introduction.aspx [19th July 2013] To ensure the safety of the service users during the movement and handling process from the wheelchair to the bed‚ or to the
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unit 024 1.1 explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development confidentiality It is important that the details of any assessment carried out isto remain confidential unless their are serious concerns regarding their well being or safety. Then confidentiality will breachd on need to know basis and relevant agencies would be contacted in line with policies and procedures. It is also important to receive permission from
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or equality of opportunity between rich and poor‚ is often associated with progress toward that ideal of everyone being truly equal.” http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/equality Example: A physically impaired person; mobility aided person (wheelchair users)‚ should be treated the same way like normal people are treated. Making sure that they can do everything like if they’re going somewhere‚ ensuring their safety by making big pedestrian lanes for them to access easily with no hustle. DIVERSITY:
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