Disability
what is disability
any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities and has lasted, or is likely to last, for atleast 6 months
What is homelessness?
A lack of stable, safe and adequate housing.
What are three things needed for an adequate standard of living
Food, clothing and shelter
Name three types of services that can support these groups
Financial support, healthcare and accommodation/housing
Claire
What is Miss T's middle name
1 factor that creates diversity among people with disabilities
age, gender, culture, SES, etc.
Give one factor that may contribute to homelessness.
Financial difficulties, unemployment, family breakdown or lack of affordable housing.
Name four needs of people with disabilities or experiencing
Health, education, employment and safety/security
Name four resources that can affect a person's ability to access services
Time, money, energy and knowledge.
how many students we have in our class
13
Most important need for people w disability
health
Why is there diversity among people experiencing homelessness?
They come from different backgrounds and can vary in age, gender, culture, education and socioeconomic status.
Why is education an important need
Education provides knowledge and skills that can improve future opportunities
Name three characteristics of an individual that can affect access to services.
Age, gender and socioeconomic status
Name four issues of concern for people with disabilities.
Health, education, employment and safety/security.
Name four issues of concern for people experiencing homelessness.
Adequate housing, health, employment and safety/security.
Why is employment an important need
It provides income, independence, security and a sense of purpose
Name three aspects of a service that can affect access.
Opening hours, location and staffing
Why do people with disabilities have different needs? (hard - be descriptive)
Disabilities affect people differently, so their needs can vary depending on their type of disability, age, culture, education and individual circumstances.
How can homelessness affect a person's sense of identity?
Lack of stable housing can reduce a person's sense of belonging, security and connection to the community.
Why might two people from the same group have different needs
Individual diversity means their circumstances, abilities, resources, culture and level of support can be different
Explain how both the individual and the service can affect access to services.
Individual factors such as age, culture, disability, money and knowledge can make access easier or harder. Service factors such as location, opening hours, staffing and confidentiality can also affect whether a person can use the service.