1. Disability Awareness Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 1

2. Disability Awareness Aims and objectives to the course Qualification structure Assessment methods Where you can find support materials Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 2

3. Disability Awareness Aim To develop underpinning knowledge of disability awareness. Objectives To gain knowledge and understanding in; The meaning of disability and impairment Attitudes and barriers faced by disabled people Disability as a rights issue Disability as a socio – economic issue The language of disability How to put the social model into place Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 3

4. Disability Awareness The Structure Awarding body is Education Development International (E.D.I.) The qualification is a level 1 suitable for all sectors and age groups Comprises of 1 unit Is nationally accredited through E.D.I. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 4

5. Disability Awareness Delivery A flexible approach Workshop sessions Workbook with activities Online A final test Multiple choice (15 question) Online or paper based Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 5

6. Disability Awareness Delivery The materials are designed to prepare you for the final paper. You will be informed of when your test is scheduled Final test is 15 multiple choice questions Pass mark is approx 60% Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 6

7. Disability Awarenessintroduction Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 7

8. Topics for Today The law What is and who are disabled people? Language and disability The medical model of disability The social model of disability The language of disability Discrimination Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 8

9. The Key Acts Key Acts.... Disability Discrimination Act Equality Act 2006 Human Rights Act U.N. Convention Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 9

10. The Key Acts Disability Discrimination Act Came into force in 1995, updated in 2005 and is built on civil rights legislation. Gives disabled people rights in the areas of: Employment Education Access to goods and services Buying and renting land or property and the right to request suitable adaption's. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 10

11. What is Disability? A physical or mental condition that can limit a persons movement, senses or activities. Can be categorised as: Physical impairment Sensory impairment Learning disability Long term mental illness Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 11

12. What is Disability? Physical impairment Wheelchair user, Sensory impairment Hearing, Vision. Learning disability Dyslexia, Dyspraxia Long term mental illness Depression, Dementia Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 12

13. What is Disability? The definition covers a wide range of people including: Long term health conditions such as diabetes Progressive conditions such as multiple sclerosis People who have been diagnosed with conditions such as HIV, cancer, or other serious conditions. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 13

14. What is Disability? Not all disabilities are obvious, these are called hidden disabilities. People with these impairments are still covered and protected by the Disability Discrimination Act. These could include: Heart condition Diabetes Arthritus Learning difficulties Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 14

15. What is Disability? You may also come across people who do not consider themselves to have a disability, but have a condition such as diabetes or heart problems that they consider to be part of the ageing process. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 15

16. Normal day to day activities What are normal day to day activities? Mobility Manual dexterity Continence Ability to lift and carry everyday objects Speech, sight hearing Ability to concentrate or learn Be able to determine risk or danger Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 16

17. Models of Disability Two models of disability they are: Social Model Medical model Everyone is equal Society put the barriers in place Society prevents and restricts opportunities You cannot make decisions about your life You are the problem You are the sufferer You can never be equal to a non-disabled person Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 17

18. Social Model of Disability The social model starts from a different perspective, it ignores how bad a persons impairment is It establishes that everyone is equal and demonstrates that it is society that puts the barriers in place that restrict opportunities It looks beyond a persons impairment and then at all the factors that effect their ability to participate fully in society. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 18

19. Social Model of Disability So according to the social model.... Disability is a rights issue Disability is an economic issue Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 19

20. Language of the Social Model We need to think about what we are saying... What is wrong with you? Can you tell me what your impairment is? Is there anything I can do to assist you? Remember People are not defined by the impairment any more than they are defined by their race, or sexuality. It is part of them, but not the whole of them.... Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 20

21. Language of the Social Model People do not have a disability, they have an impairment. Impaired people are disable by our actions and inactions Our language must reflect an understanding of the issues an individual faces Not wheelchair bound but wheelchair user Not mad but has mental health issues Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 21

22. Language of the Social Model To clarify.... Impairment Condition illness or label Disability Is about the barriers and discrimination Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 22

23. Discrimination Two main types of discrimination Direct discrimination When you are treated less favourably simply because of a condition eg you have an impairment. Indirect discrimination Where there are rules or conditions which apply to everyone but affect one group of people more than others without good reason. Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 23

24. What would you change? Think about our attitudes, how we are speaking and acting. Understand the wider context, not just the ramps and visual indicators. Be aware of our actions Treat as equals Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 24

25. Any questions? Land Transport / P Thomas / 2010 25