Introduction to Disability Awareness

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
K/618/3777
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

This unit introduces the learner to the social model of disability and compares it to the medical model. It also considers how the social model can be put into practice.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know the difference between the terms disability and impairment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify what disability means.

  • 1.3

    Identify what impairment means.

2 — Know how key legislation protects people who have a disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    List current disability related legislation.

3 — Understand attitudes and barriers faced by people who have a disability.

Assessment Criteria

4 — Understand the social model of disability and how it is put into practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Identify what is meant by the ‘social model’ of disability.

  • 4.2

    Describe key differences between the ‘medical model’ of disability and the ‘social model’ of disability.

  • 4.3

    Outline the reasons why the social model focuses on ‘disability’ and not ‘impairment’.