Community and Family Studies

HSC Enrichment Day2013

Groups in Context

Disability

Who Are The Disabled?

★ Physical or physical disfigurement

★ Sensory Impairment

★ Intellectual impairment

★ Multiple / Neurological

★ Psychological

Activity 1

Needs:

Needs are required for optimal wellbeing and may change over time.

S – Self EsteemH – HousingE – Education

H – HealthA – Access to ServicesS – Sense of Identity

S – Security and SafetyE – EmploymentF – Financial Support

Which needs are a priority?

Activity 2

Focus Question:

Assess how the issues of concern identified in part a) can impact on the group’s needs.

(6 marks)

Focus Question:

Identify TWO issues of concern for the group. (2 marks)

Activity 3

Issues of Concern for the Disabled

Example; Issue of concern – EmploymentWhy is employment an issue of concern?

If an individual has a disability it may be harder to find employment. Without permanent employment they may become under financial pressure and not be able to afford housing. This may affect their sense of identity and self esteem. If they have a family to provide for they may not be able to afford their need.

Issues of Concern and Their Impact on the Groups Needs

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Activity 4

Focus Question:

For ONE group you have studied, discuss how the rights of the group influence community attitudes. (8 marks)

★ Equal Opportunity ★ Respect and dignity

★ Assistance to enable them to become as self reliant as possible

★ Education, training and work★ Family and social life★ Protection from discriminatory treatment

Attitudes of the Community

Rights of the Disabled and the Attitudes of the Community