disability Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of Disability.

A

functional impact of an impairment that is a restriction.

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2
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What is the definition of an impairment?

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The loss or an abnormality of psychological or anatomical structure or function.

(what has changed)

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3
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What is a handicap?

A

disadvantage resulting from an impairment or disability.

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4
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What are the five categories of disabilities?

A

Physical

Intellectual

Mental health

Sensory

Neurological

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5
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What is the acceptable terminology surrounding disability.

A

use of first person

e.g girl with intellectual disability

person with …

supported employment

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6
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What are the personal factors that influence the differential impact of a disability?

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Age of onset

Cause of impairment

Severity of impairment

Attitude and awareness

Family and other supports

Background

Opportunity

Adjustment of new impairments

Personal values

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7
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What are some techniques for communicating with people with a disability?

A

Speaking more slower and clearly

Simplify your language

Face the person directly

Use adaptive devices

Take more time

Use a carer or other support person for additional information

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8
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What are the 6 aspects of normalisation?

A

normal rhythm to their day
age-appropriate activities
normal environmental conditions
normal economic conditions
respect
normal sexual relationships

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9
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When was the NDIS Act proposed? When was a Bill established and when was the NDIS implemented?

A

2012- Commonwealth NDIS ACT

2013- NDIS Bill established a framework

2017 - NDIS implemented

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10
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What policy was established in the 18-19th century?

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people with disabilities were segregated

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What policy relating to disability occurs in the 20th centurary?

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Medical advances (surgey and anaesthesia)

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12
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What policy was created in 1948 relating to disability?

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UN declaration of human rights

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13
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What occured in 1958 relating to disability?

A

Normalisation was pushed for

(belief that people with a disability should have the same rights, privileges, opportunities and access)

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14
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what occurs in 1981 relating to disability?

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UN declaration of Year of Disabled Persons

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15
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When was the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act?

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1992

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16
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How is disability aproached today to focus on normalisation?

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Fous on provision of services for quality of life

Funding individualized support and care (choice and control)

Assistive technology, equip and home modifications

Inclusion

Lifetime approach

17
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What are the three aims of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act?

A

Eliminate discrimination

Promote community acceptance

Ensure people with disability have same rights

18
Q

What is covered in a Person-Centered Plan from the NDIS

A

Develop a profile for the indv, Identifies individual support and housing needs,

identifies standards of service provision, considers cultural background, location, age and history,

involves their informal supports

19
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What (broadly) does the NDIS cover?

A

Person Centered Plan
Transport
Home Modifications
Job Training