disability Flashcards
What is the definition of Disability.
functional impact of an impairment that is a restriction.
What is the definition of an impairment?
The loss or an abnormality of psychological or anatomical structure or function.
(what has changed)
What is a handicap?
disadvantage resulting from an impairment or disability.
What are the five categories of disabilities?
Physical
Intellectual
Mental health
Sensory
Neurological
What is the acceptable terminology surrounding disability.
use of first person
e.g girl with intellectual disability
person with …
supported employment
What are the personal factors that influence the differential impact of a disability?
Age of onset
Cause of impairment
Severity of impairment
Attitude and awareness
Family and other supports
Background
Opportunity
Adjustment of new impairments
Personal values
What are some techniques for communicating with people with a disability?
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
What are the 6 aspects of normalisation?
normal rhythm to their day
age-appropriate activities
normal environmental conditions
normal economic conditions
respect
normal sexual relationships
When was the NDIS Act proposed? When was a Bill established and when was the NDIS implemented?
1992- Commonwealth NDIS ACT
2012- NDIS Bill established a framework
2013 - NDIS implemented
What policy was established in the 18-19th century?
people with disabilities were segregated
What policy relating to disability occurs in the 20th centurary?
Medical advances (surgey and anaesthesia)
What policy was created in 1948 relating to disability?
UN declaration of human rights
What occured in 1958 relating to disability?
Normalisation was pushed for
(belief that people with a disability should have the same rights, privileges, opportunities and access)
what occurs in 1981 relating to disability?
UN declaration of Year of Disabled Persons
When was the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act?
1992
