Overview
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Aim
This unit considers the possible causes of a physical disability. Learners then have the opportunity to consider the challenges faced by disabled people in day-to-day life.
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Unit Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Outline why it is important to recognise and value an individual with a physical disability as a person first.
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1.2
Give examples of how to use a person-centred approach when working with individuals with a physical disability.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Define the term physical disability.
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2.2: Examples of conditions that cause physical disability, for example:
- brain or spinal injury
- multiple sclerosis
- cerebral palsy
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3.1
Identify factors that have a disabling effect on an individual.
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3.2
Give examples of how to challenge discriminatory attitudes.
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3.3: Effects, for example:
- need for support to carry out day-to-day tasks
- use of specific aids to maintain independence
- prone to infection and ill health
- may not have any significant effects
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3.4
Give examples of how individuals can be in control of their care needs.
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3.5: Importance of promoting independence, for example:
- it is a human right
- encourage confidence, self-respect and purpose
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3.6: Ways to promote the inclusion, for example:
- help to change attitudes by being a role model
- changing the environment to support the person join in, for example, adapting the environment/resources