Unit 4222-245 Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

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Unit 4222-245 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD 201) Outcome 1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1. identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities 2. explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. Outcome 2 Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability The learner can: 1. explain what is meant by ‘learning disability’ 2. give examples of causes of learning disabilities 3. describe the medical and social models of disability 4. state the approximate proportion of individuals with a learning disability for whom the cause is ‘not known’ 5. describe the possible impact on a family of having a member with a learning disability. Outcome 3 Understand the historical context of learning disability The learner can: 1. explain the types of services that have been provided for individuals with learning disabilities over time 2. describe how past ways of working may affect present services 3. identify some of the key changes in the following areas of the lives of individuals who have learning disabilities: • where people live • daytime activities • employment • sexual relationships and parenthood • the provision of healthcare. Outcome 4 Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active
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