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.
ASSIGNMENT HSC 31 Explain how to promote effective communication for and about individuals on difficult complex and sensitive issues and how to support others to communicate and update and maintain records and reports. ‘Good communication is central to working with children, young people, their families and carers… [Good communication] involves listening, questioning, understanding and responding to what is being communicated by children, young people and those caring for them.’ (Green Paper: Every Child Matters 2003) Effective communication is one of the most important skills a residential childcare worker can possess. This is because consultation is imperative in providing a quality care service, listening to children is a key principle of the Children Act (1989) and according to the National Minimum Standards (2002) it is essential to consider the opinions and perspectives of the service user and their significant others. Children and young people should be involved in decision-making and future planning according to their age and understanding. It is easy to imagine how a young person’s needs and wishes might be lost when so many people are responsible for fulfilling the parental role.
1.2 These legislation are set to protect the vulnerable from abuse, prejudice or any form of harassment and labelling individuals or stereotyping them. This will protect their day to day experiences as individuals with learning disabilities and their families. 2. Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability. 2.1 The meaning of learning disability means an incomplete or state of arrested development of the mind.
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.
Area of knowledge one – Principles and values a. Demonstrate that you care about the principles and values essential for working with children, young people, their families and carers. Principles and Values • Respect • Empowerment • Ownership • Inclusive • Consent • Confidentiality • Accountability • Impartiality • Anti-discrimination It is important to adhere to these principles and values for the welfare of the young people. They may have come from backgrounds where they were not treated very well, did not have many belongings and did not have many choices. All people should be treated with respect, should be able to make their own choices and progress in life, no matter their background, gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
For a person with a disability or an impairment it is important to them that you see them as a person first and foremost and the disability is a sideline and by doing this you are preserving as is their right their dignity and respect as a person. The disability is something that we need to get around by providing one to one support if needed or for someone with a hearing impediment someone who understands and can support them with assistive technology but allow them involvement to succeed. Within schools children with special educational needs are offered one to one support from support teachers so that they can benefit from same choices as other children. Children who access this kind of support such as children with cerebral palsy, or perhaps a child behind in education or has special educational needs or perhaps behavoural difficulties, this enables the child to benefit and have equal opportunities within the school settings with
It affects their day to day living by ensuring their voice is heard, ensuring they receive appropriate care. Ensuring they are allowed to make their own choices. That they are aware of their rights and entitlements (Benefits). Ensuring they are not discriminated against, and to protect them from harm, abuse and injustice. The word health organisation defines learning disabilities as ‘a state of arrested or incomplete development of the mind’.
Understanding the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 1.1 Most of the laws which concern people who have a learning disability also apply to other people. The main laws that are likely to make a difference to the lives of people who have learning disabilities are concerned with promoting: ▫️human rights ▫️anti-discriminatory behaviour ▫️equality ▫️inclusion citizenship Legislation aimed at promoting the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities include: ▫️The Human Rights Act 1998 - the act covers: * The right to life * Protection against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment * Freedom from slavery and forced labour * Liberty and security of a person * A fair and public trial within a reasonable time * No punishment without law * Respect for private and family life, home and correspondence * Freedom of thought, conscience and religion * Freedom of expression * Freedom of assembly and association * The right to marry and found a family * Prohibition of discrimination in enjoyment of convention rights ▫️The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 ▫️The Mental Capacity Act 2005 ▫️The Equality Act 2010 1.2. Policy makers can influence important decisions that affect people's everyday lives. Policies should be based on the social model of disability, aimed at empowering people. People who have learning disability are the experts in their own lives and their views are an essential part of any evidence base.
1) 1.1) Human rights act (1998), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) and the health and social care act are all different legislation that helps to protect and promote the rights of individuals with learning disabilities. Local authorities and your workplace will also have guidelines and policies that need to be followed. 1.2) The legislation and policies have a positive effect on the day to day lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. They now have far more rights, have a lot more say on their lives and are encouraged to make their own choices in life, to be able to take risks and choose where to live and manage their own finances where possible. 2) 2.1) Learning disability is defined as someone who has difficulty in learning skills and acquiring knowledge to the expected level of those of the same age.
An individual with a learning disability should have support for their needs given by family/care workers/social workers. The legislation and policies protects individuals with learning disabilities, our day to day practices and attitude are important on how effective these policies and rights are followed. 2.1 Explain what is meant by learning disability. * Significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills, reduced ability to cope independently which starts before adulthood with lasting effects on development. A condition giving rise to learning difficulties.