Groups in Context (people with disabilities)

Question 1

types of disabilities

Answer 1

Physical
Intellectual
Psychological
Sensory

Question 2

Prevalence of each group within the community(people with disabilities)

Answer 2

in 2009 there were four million people with a disability. This has fallen from 20% in 2003 to 18.5% in 2009. As expected, disability increases with age, with 6.6% of 15-24 year old having a disability compared with 18% 45-54-year-olds and 40% of 65-69-year-olds.

Question 3

Individual diversity within each group

Answer 3

may suffer from one or multiple disabilities. Disabilities can be temporary or permanent, can range from mild to severe. some are able to complete a university education and have productive working lives. Some have relationships, marry and have children. Others may participate in a sheltered workshop and require more assistance with the activities of daily living.

Question 4

Terminology used by the community todescribe the group

Answer 4

Positive:
Person with a Disability, Brave, Special, Courageous
Negative:
Retard, Spastic, Imbecile, Crippled, Lunatic

Question 5

access to services

Answer 5

(FATLEECH)
Financial
Accommodation
Transport
Legal aid
Education
Employment
Counselling
Healthcare

Question 6

Factors affecting access to services

Answer 6

(All Girls Like Chanel To Smell Fabulous)
Age
Gender
Level of Education
Culture
Type of Disability
Socioeconomic Status
First Language Spoken

Question 7

Resources

Answer 7

(KMET)(Like Kmart)
Knowledge
Money
Energy
Time

Question 8

Aspects of the service

Answer 8

(COLS) like coles
Confidentiality(C)
Opening Hours(O)
Location(L)
Staffing(S)