DISABILITIES

Question 1

What are the four types of disabilities? (Most common within Australia)

Answer 1

Physical Impairment
Mental Impairment (Psychological)
Sensory Impairment
Learning disabilities (Intellectual)

Question 2

What is a Physical Impairment?

Answer 2

Incomplete use of limbs or disfigurement.

Question 3

What is a mental impairment?

Answer 3

A psychological disorder, or brain damage

Question 4

What is a sensory impairment?

Answer 4

Unable to use at least one of the sense to its full capacity.

Question 5

What is a Learning disability?

Answer 5

Often a mental or intellectual disability which effects the persons ability to learn at the average of others.

Question 6

What are three Physical Disabilities?

Answer 6

Spina, Bifida, Stroke, Loss of limbs, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis.

Question 7

What are some examples of Mental or Psychological Disabilities?

Answer 7

Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Disorder, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Phobia.

Question 8

What are some examples of Sensory Disabilities?

Answer 8

Visual Impairments, Hear impairments, Speaking impairments

Question 9

What are some examples of Learning Disabilities?

Answer 9

Dyslexia

ADHA

Question 10

What are variations of diversity for disabilities?

Answer 10

Hidden/obvious
Acquired/from birth
Stable/episodic
Short term/long term

Question 11

How can a disability effect an individual’s access to financial support services?

Answer 11

Di

Question 12

What is the financial support provided for short term disabilities called?

Answer 12

Sickness allowance

Question 13

What is the financial support provided for individuals with disabilities that are unable to use public transport called?

Answer 13

Mobility allowance

Question 14

What is the financial support provided for young people with disabilities called?

Answer 14

Child disability assistance/youth disability supplements.

Question 15

What is the financial support provided for long term disabilities called?

Answer 15

Disability support pensions

Question 16

What is financial support closely linked with what other service?

Answer 16

Education, as it is necessary that the individuals are made aware that these services exist in order to help them access it.

Question 17

Why is transport services necessary for people with disabilities?

Answer 17

Helps with access to other resources, and helps improve wellbeing, with social communication and various other activities.

Question 18

What kinds of things does transport services do for people with disabilities.

Answer 18

• Designated seats
• Ramps
• Boarding devices
• Wheelchair access car parks for private vehicles.

Question 19

What kind of modifications may need to be made for people with disabilities in accomodations.

Answer 19

The type of disability will determine the specific modifications needed.

• Ramps
• Specialist furniture
• Security
• Adapted appliances
• Part or Full time care

Community accomodation may be effected by the geographical location and local services available.

Question 20

How can the accessible health care service vary for certain individuals with disabilities?

Answer 20

• Type of Disability

- Level of severity

Question 21

How should healthcare services cater their service toward people with disabilities?

Answer 21

• Accessible both physically (ramps ect.) and financially (catering pricing based on whether they are able to work or not).
• Opening hours cater for 24/7 needs.
• Some offer transportation to help enable people with disabilities to access these vital services.