participation

Question 1

what is the WHO definition of participation?

Answer 1

-involvement in a life situation
-includes major role in life eg parent, spouse, sibling, profession
-education
-recreation and leisure
-community life
-human rights
-using transportation and driving

Question 2

what are examples of barriers to services and environments that restrict participation and reduce QOL?

Answer 2

-inadequate policy and provision
-lack of funding
-lack of knowledge
-physical access barriers

Question 3

what are examples of housing barriers?

Answer 3

stairs
small space
entrance to housing

Question 4

what are examples of transportation barriers?

Answer 4

-absent wheelchair ramps
-lack of training for transport
-availability of wheelchair taxis

Question 5

what are examples of driving barriers?

Answer 5

-funding for adapted cars
-availability of disabled parking spaces

Question 6

describe the difference between the medical and social models of disability

Answer 6

medical - describes disability as a feature of the person caused by disease, trauma etc and aims to correct the problem
social- views disability as a result of societal barriers and not just medical, focuses on how society can change to be more inclusive
eg Example: A person who uses a wheelchair is disabled not because they cannot walk, but because buildings lack ramps and elevators, preventing accessibility.

Question 7

what are the WHO recommendations for SCI?

Answer 7

-improve health sector response to SCI
-empower people with SCI
-ensure buildings transport and information are accessible
-support employment and self employment
-promote appropriate research and data collection