Legislation

Question 1

Disability and rights movement

Answer 1

• the right to work – employers must make reasonable adjustments, must not discriminate
• the right to participate in community life – wheelchair access to transport, leisure, services
• the right to live independently – personal budgets to pay for support, adjustments
• social model versus medical model of disability – inclusive and competent communities, focusing on strengths not incapacities
• legislation – disability as a protected characteristic, personal budgets, voice, choice and control, no decision about me without me

Question 2

Children and Families Act 2014

Answer 2

• Education and health care plans for children and young people
  up to 25 who need additional support
• Educational, health and social needs are identified
• Support is put in place to meet needs
• Personal budget may be awarded
• Different organisations work together to develop EHCPs