The Americans with Disabilities Act: Public Awareness Nicholas Yost Social Welfare Policy 4-28-14 Abstract The point of this policy to make people aware of their surroundings; related to mentally or physically disabled individuals. It’s to make people aware that there are people with disabilities and that they should all be shown the same respect as any other person. The discrimination against these individuals is both wrong and immoral. This act is there to prevent these occurrences from happening. Public awareness is a policy so that society knows this act is in place.
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.
Unit 4222-245 outcome one- The legislation and polices designed to promote human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities are as follows: Human rights act 1998/2000 Mental capacity act 2005 National health service and community care act 1990 disability discrimination act 2005 Equality act 2010 Departments of health 2001 These legislations and policies influence the day to day experiences of an individual and their families by as follows: Getting a job or entering an education system. Independence, such as going out with friends or travelling. Promoting their rights. Securing and ensuring that no harm or danger is inflicted via direct of indirect actions. It ensure they are being treated equally and given choice and free will.
Unit Title: Unit sector reference: Level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit accreditation number: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care HSC 024 2 3 26 A/601/8574 Unit purpose and aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by others 1.1 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse 1.2 Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse Exemplification An individual will usually mean the person supported by the learner but may include those for whom there is no formal duty of care Factors may include: a setting or situation the individual © OCR 2010 1 Learning Outcomes The learner will: 2 Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse Assessment Criteria The learner can: 2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused 2.2 Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused 2.3 Identify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preserved Exemplification The actions to take constitute the learner’s responsibilities in responding to allegations or suspicions of abuse.
LD 201 understand the context of supporting 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 One of the main causes of discrimination is the fear and lack of understanding of others because they are different. In order to prevent discrimination it is important to value people and treat them differently in order to meet their different needs. -Human Rights Act 1998 become law in 2000 gives people rights that there were intended to prevent discrimination -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. Human Rights Act 1998 - improved the standards of care given individuals with learning disability, it gave individual the right of life, right to privacy and the right not to be subject to degradnig or inhuman treatment Equality act 2010 - protects the rights of individuals and promotes equality for all , gives the right for all people to be treated in the same way regardless of race, age, sex or disability Disability Discrimination Act 1995-2005 - made it unlawful for employers to discriminate against people based on a disability, it gave individuals a greater chance to live a full life and achive what they would like to do. It also ensured that provisions for disabled people in employment are met.
Unit 4222-245 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD201) 1. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities. * Human rights act 1998 * Equality Act 2010 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 2. Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. * It has improved the standards of care that is given to the individuals who have a learning disability, gives them the right of life privacy and to not be subjected to degrading or bad treatment.
It is important in a health and social care profession to respect a person’s culture in order to show that the individual is being supported and that we are giving them a sense of understanding. In a health and social care setting there are many people with disabilities, the Disability Discrimination Act makes it illegal to discriminate against those people who have disabilities which also means that there has to be full accessibility for anyone with a disability. Under the
1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’. Dementia is a condition which is described by a number of symptoms and is a progressive decline of mental abilities and cognitive function as well as changes in personality, mood, communication and behaviour. Dementia is caused by chemical and structural changes within the brain as well as brain injury. 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia. Dementia can affect the following key functions of the brain: - Temporal lobe - Parietal lobe - Frontal lobe - Occipital lobe - Hippocampus - Cerebrum lobe These all affect the function of: -Memory -Emotion -Cognitive skills -Perception -Behaviour -Communication -Senses and movement 1.3 Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia.
Unit 4222 -245 Understanding the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD 201) 1. Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 2.1 Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities One of the main causes of discrimination is the fear and lack of understanding of others because they are different. In order to prevent discrimination, it is important to value people and treat them differently in order to meet their different needs, Human Rights Act 1998 became law in 2000 gives people right that there were intended to prevent discrimination, 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 Organization Codes of Practice 2.2 Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experience of individuals with learning disabilities and their families Improved the standards of care given to individuals with a learning disability, it gave individuals the right of life, rights to privacy and the right not to be subject to degrading of inhuman treatment. Protects the rights of individuals and promotes equality for all, gives the right for all people to be treated the same, regardless of race, age, sex or disability. Made it unlawful for employers to discriminate against people based on a disability, it gave individuals greater chance to live a full life and achieve what they would like to do.
Unit: Dementia Awareness This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development’s Assessment Principles. Learning Outcome 1: Understand what dementia is Assessment Criteria 1.1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a term used to describe a range of signs and symptoms that occur when the brain is affected. Chemical and structural changes in the brain damage and kill brain cells, dementia is a progressive disease and this simply means that the symptoms will gradually get worse. Neurons and synapses become damaged by dementia they may be unable to carry messages that tell a section of the brain what to do.