Introduction to Physical Disability

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/618/3778
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

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.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with a physical disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline why it is important to recognise and value an individual with a physical disability as a person first.

  • 1.2

    Give examples of how to use a person-centred approach when working with individuals with a physical disability.

2

Know the main causes of physical disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Define the term physical disability.

  • 2.2

    Give examples of conditions that cause physical disability.

    2.2: Examples of conditions that cause physical disability, for example:

    • brain or spinal injury
    • multiple sclerosis
    • cerebral palsy
3

Know how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify factors that have a disabling effect on an individual.

  • 3.2

    Give examples of how to challenge discriminatory attitudes.

  • 3.3

    Outline the effects that having a physical disability can have on an individual’s day to day life.

    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
  • 3.4

    Give examples of how individuals can be in control of their care needs.

  • 3.5

    Outline the importance of promoting independence for individuals with physical disability.

    3.5: Importance of promoting independence, for example:

    • it is a human right
    • encourage confidence, self-respect and purpose
  • 3.6

    Give examples of ways to promote the inclusion of individuals with physical disability in society.

    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