Disability lectures

Question 1

Describe the main points of the medical model of disability

Answer 1

• Disabled person is disabled by their abnormalities.
• Is abnormal and should be fixed
• Needs help from other people who make decisions for them
• Should adjust to fit into society (because they are the not normal ones)

Question 2

Describe the main points of the social model of disability

Answer 2

• Is disabled by society
• Is ‘normal
• Has the right to autonomy
• Should be supported by society and have a right to inclusion

Question 3

Disability definition

Answer 3

The interaction between people with impairments and the societal attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others

Question 4

Define equality, equity and liberation

Answer 4

Equality = Everyone given the same help – doesn’t work for all
Equity = Each individual is given help needed to achieve the same outcome, support is individualised
Liberation = The ideal, no one needs support as barrier is removed

Question 5

Describe and give examples of identity first language

Answer 5

Social model of disability prefers this way: autistic person, disabled person etc.

Question 6

Describe and give examples of person first language

Answer 6

Inclusive approach to value as a person rather than by impairments: person with stroke, person with disability

Question 7

What is the UNCRPD

Answer 7

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Question 8

What is the optional protocal

Answer 8

Where a disabled person who believes that their rights have been breached can make a complaint to the UN Rights of Persons with Disabilities Committee

Question 9

Describe the non-discrimination right and the potential loophole around it

Answer 9

Everyone is entitled to equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of disability is prohibited
Ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided – HOWEVER this leads to loopholes as service providers need to make their service available to disabled people without making it an undue burden on the service, so services claim it is too much of a burden when in reality it isn’t.

Question 10

Describe the accessibility right

Answer 10

Ensure persons with disabilities live independently and participate fully in all aspects of their lives, measures should be taken to ensure equal access.

Question 11

Describe participation and inclusion right

Answer 11

Everyone has the right to equal participation and inclusion in all aspects of society – such as:
- Cultural activities
- Politics
- Recreation, leisure and sport
- Independent living
- Access to support services
- Education
- Work and employment

Question 12

What is Whaikaha, when was it created and what is it’s purpose

Answer 12

Ministry of Disabled People; 2022 created to implement UNCRPD and NZ disability strategy

Question 13

What is the office of disability issues

Answer 13

Linked to Whaikaha and is the voice to the government of disability issues

Question 14

What is the New Zealand Disability Strategy

Answer 14

To achieve pae ora (health futures) for disabled people and all their whanau, live long, fulfilling and independent lives