[CORE TWO] PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Question 1

2 ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Answer 1

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)

- Australia Center for Disability Law

Question 2

prevalence of people with a disability

Answer 2

18% of Australia’s population have a disability.

• Increasing risk of a Disability comes with age
• Individuals with a Disability are at a higher risk of social disadvantage.

Question 3

positive terminology

Answer 3

• ‘People with a Disability’

- ‘Person of short stature’ (addressing the actual term)

Question 4

RAISING AWARENESS..

Answer 4

R
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Question 5

DIVERSITY

Answer 5

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Question 6

ORGANISATION 1 THAT ASSISTS PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Answer 6

Increases support services and emphasise independence for making decisions (housing, care decisions)
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-must be under 65 years old
-must have a ‘permanent’ disability
-NDIS must be in the individuals geographic area

Question 7

ORGANISATION 2 THAT ASSISTS PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Answer 7

Provides free Legal advice for people with a disability in NSW.
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- Must be in NSW.

Question 8

GOV POLICIES…

Answer 8

-National Disability Strategy 10 year plan.. (2010 -2020)

aims to improve the lives of people w/ disabilities, their family’s etc.

Question 9

GOV LEGISLATION…

Answer 9

-National disability insurance act 2013.. established the NDIS group .. provides disabled people the choice and support over the caretaking decisions.

Question 10

negative terminology..

Answer 10

• ‘Disabled Person’
• ‘Vegetable’
• “Dwarf”