DISABILITIES Flashcards
What are the four types of disabilities? (Most common within Australia)
Physical Impairment
Mental Impairment (Psychological)
Sensory Impairment
Learning disabilities (Intellectual)
What is a Physical Impairment?
Incomplete use of limbs or disfigurement.
What is a mental impairment?
A psychological disorder, or brain damage
What is a sensory impairment?
Unable to use at least one of the sense to its full capacity.
What is a Learning disability?
Often a mental or intellectual disability which effects the persons ability to learn at the average of others.
What are three Physical Disabilities?
Spina, Bifida, Stroke, Loss of limbs, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis.
What are some examples of Mental or Psychological Disabilities?
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Disorder, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Phobia.
What are some examples of Sensory Disabilities?
Visual Impairments, Hear impairments, Speaking impairments
What are some examples of Learning Disabilities?
Dyslexia
ADHA
What are variations of diversity for disabilities?
Hidden/obvious
Acquired/from birth
Stable/episodic
Short term/long term
How can a disability effect an individual’s access to financial support services?
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What is the financial support provided for short term disabilities called?
Sickness allowance
What is the financial support provided for individuals with disabilities that are unable to use public transport called?
Mobility allowance
What is the financial support provided for young people with disabilities called?
Child disability assistance/youth disability supplements.
What is the financial support provided for long term disabilities called?
Disability support pensions
What is financial support closely linked with what other service?
Education, as it is necessary that the individuals are made aware that these services exist in order to help them access it.
Why is transport services necessary for people with disabilities?
Helps with access to other resources, and helps improve wellbeing, with social communication and various other activities.
What kinds of things does transport services do for people with disabilities.
- Designated seats
- Ramps
- Boarding devices
- Wheelchair access car parks for private vehicles.
What kind of modifications may need to be made for people with disabilities in accomodations.
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.
How can the accessible health care service vary for certain individuals with disabilities?
- Type of Disability
- Level of severity
How should healthcare services cater their service toward people with disabilities?
- 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.
