This invariably meant that people with disabilities were mainly shut away in institutions with no real need for society to change at all. This model implies that disabled people should make the effort to ensure that they don’t cause any inconvenience. Social Model of Disability: This model argues that the problem lies with society, and that there are various social and physical barriers that hinder people with disabilities, therefore disabling them even more. Within the social model, it is recognised that there is a great deal that society can do to reduce some of the barriers. It is a more pro-active inclusive approach and much thought is given as to how disabled people can participate in activities alongside non-disabled people.
Disabled people have the same fundamental rights as any other people. A learning disability is a life time impairment and reduces the ability of the individuals to live independently. People with learning disabilities should have a support for their needs and this support is given by family and care workers. The legislation who promotes peoples rights gives protection to people with disabilities not to be discriminated against on the grounds of their disabilities. Our day to day practice and attitude are important in how effective these policies and rights are followed in real life.
Disability discrimination act 1995 - Made it unlawful for employers to discriminate against people based on a disability, it gave indeviduals a greater chance to live a full life and achieve what they would like to do. It also ensured that provisions for disabled people in employment are met. Mental Capacity act 2005 – Made sure that even if an individual wasnt able to make decisions themselves, they are protected by clear guidelines for those that make the decisions for them. It became unlawful for anyone to neglect or mistreat an individual who didn't have the capacity to make decisions themselves. Outcome 2 Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability A condition making it difficult to gain knowledge and skills to the normal level expected of those of the same age.
The social model of disability, in contrast, would see the steps as the disabling barrier. This model draws on the idea that it is society that disables people, through designing everything to meet the needs of the majority of people who are not disabled. There is a recognition within the social model that there is a great deal that society can do to reduce, and ultimately remove, some of these disabling barriers, and that this task is the responsibility of society, rather than the disabled person. The social model is more inclusive in approach. Pro-active thought is given to how disabled people can participate in activities on an equal footing with non-disabled people.
The Social Model of Disability Everyone is an individual. The person may have different needs and living requirements Disabled people have arrived at a different ‘model’ to help understand the situation. They are challenging people to give up the idea that disability is a medical problem requiring ‘treatment’, but to understand instead that disability is a problem of exclusion from ordinary life. This is what is known as the ‘social model’ of disability, requiring a change in society’s values and practices in order to remove the barriers to participation that can discriminate against disabled people. The disability experienced is often caused by the approach taken by society/individuals, which take no account of people with impairments and their associated needs, thereby excluding them from mainstream activity.
Not labelling or stereotyping individuals that we meet. Inclusion is about ensuring there are no barriers that exclude people or make it difficult to participate in society. This means working to reduce any barriers or obstacles that prevent people living their lives as fully and as equally as all others. This can be achieved by providing information in audio format or braille, providing automatic doors, making sure that the processes for obtaining support are easy to access and by asking what changes need to be made for an individual to participate and then making the changes happen. Discrimination is when a person or a group of people are treated less favourably than everyone else.
With groups it can affect organisations, communities and society as a whole. Even the people who inflict discrimination can be affected by negative impact -they could fail to experience the benefits of diversity, equality and inclusion. It could also affect their broadening of their horizons. Negative impact can be :- Loss of self esteem Poor self image Confusion, anger and depression Disempowerment Loss of motivation, achievement Missed opportunities Marginalisation 1.3 The importance of inclusive practice is it enables people to be valued, confident, feel safe and have all their needs met. They can then participate in society without feeling prejudice or
Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action The ADA's role in society is to prohibit discrimination against a person with a mental or physical disability in regard to public services, telecommunications, employment, and transportation. (American Disability Act, 2009) Affirmative Action is a set of policies and initiatives created to eliminate discrimination based on color, religion, race, sex, and national origin. (National Organization for Women, 2009) Ms. Powers will discuss how Affirmative Action and the ADA are helpful in promoting a nonbiased society but will demonstrate the large gaps in both initiatives. The ADA was designed to allow people with disabilities to contribute to society and one way of contributing is through employment.
This promotes anti- discriminatory practice because it is giving the opinion that everyone should have equal opportunities regardless of their physical status/ capability or mental status. This legislation is here to protect the disabled from being discriminated against in the most important parts of life; employment, education, access to facilities, buying and renting property and licences, this in turn makes the lives of the disabled a lot more positive and enjoyable. The Data Protection Act The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system. During the second half of the 20th century, businesses, organisations and the government began using computers to store information about their customers, clients and staff in databases. For example: names, addresses, contact information, employment history, medical conditions,
Human Rights Act 1998 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Standard Act 2000 Disability Discrimination Act 1995-2005 Equality Act 2010 National Health Service and Community Act 1990 Procedure and policies of any organization Codes of Practice 2. Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. Getting a job or education, traveling, going for a drink or to the cinema with friends are ordinary activities but for disabled people remain difficult to achieve. Disable people have the same fundamental rights as any other people. The legislation who promotes people rights gives protection to people with disabilities not to be discriminated against on the grounds of their disabilities.