UNIT 2: Learning aim C, How can we care for people with different disabilities?

Question 1

Impairment

Answer 1

physical or mental loss of function, whether permanent or temporary, that restricts an individual’s ability to perform daily activities independently.

Question 2

Disabling environment

Answer 2

a social context in which adaptations and other necessary facilities are not in place to ensure that people with impairments can take a full part in social life.

Question 3

Braille

Answer 3

a system of writing and printing for blind or visually impaired people in which raised dots are used to represent the letters of the alphabet, numbers and punctuation marks.

Question 4

Blind/Visually impaired

Answer 4

Ask the individual how they want to be supported.
Give specific directions
Give some assistance rather than giving directions, if wanted.
Careful in approach/conversation to not startle the service user.
Do not touch guide dogs!
Don’t shout/yell at the service user.
Direct questions to the service user, not their companion/professional help.
Always provide verbal cues, explain what you are going to do.

Question 5

Deaf/hard of hearing

Answer 5

Use a hearing aid
Stand within 3 feet
Close windows/doors to avoid background noise
Face the person
Provide time to allow them to process what you have said/asked.
Visual prompts/stimulus
Allow breaks
Repeat/rephrase sentences
Use names
Point to bring their attention to things e.g. medicine, hot drink, where the toilets are.

Question 6

What is the professional carer’s role in supporting people with learning disabilities?

Answer 6

Preserve independence
Make sure care meets the person’s needs
Ensure that the person’s preferences are respected
Use language that the person can understand
Report risk
Empathise
Treat the person with dignity.
Support the person to access appropriate healthcare.
Ensure information about the person remains confidential.
Facilitate social activities.