Disability and Legislation

Question 1

what is the definition of impairment

Answer 1

loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function

Question 2

where is impairment considered to occur

Answer 2

the level of organ or system

Question 3

what is the definition of disability

Answer 3

any restriction or lack resulting from impairment of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being

Question 4

what is disability considered in relation to impairment

Answer 4

disability is activity restricted by impairment

Question 5

what is the definition of handicap

Answer 5

disadvantage for a given individual resulting from an impairment or a disability, that limits or prevents fulfilment of a role that is normal

Question 6

what act protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society

Answer 6

Equality Act 2010

Question 7

what are the nine protected characteristics

Answer 7

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage or civil partnership
pregnancy or maternity
race
religion or belief
sex
sexual orientation

Question 8

what is direct discrimination

Answer 8

treating someone with a protected characteristic less favourable than others

Question 9

what is indirect discrimination

Answer 9

putting rules or arrangements in place that apply to everyone but that put someone with a protected characteristic at an unfair advantage

Question 10

what is harassment

Answer 10

unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic that violates someones dignity or creates an offensive environment for them

Question 10

what is harassment

Answer 10

unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic that violates someones dignity or creates an offensive environment for them

Question 11

what is victimisation

Answer 11

treating someone unfairly because they’ve complained about discrimination or harassment

Question 12

what is victimisation

Answer 12

treating someone unfairly because they’ve complained about discrimination or harassment

Question 13

what is victimisation

Answer 13

treating someone unfairly because they’ve complained about discrimination or harassment

Question 14

when are you protected by the Equality Act

Answer 14

at work
in education
as a consumer
when using public services
when buying or renting property
as a member or guest of a private club or association

Question 15

what are the 5 domains to overcoming barriers

Answer 15

accessibility
accommodation
affordability
acceptability
availability

Question 16

what is the acronym used to describe what incapable adults are incapable of

Answer 16

AMCUR
acting
making decisions
communicating decisions
understanding decisions
retaining memory of the decision