disability

disability

Cultural Diversity                                                      

Disability

Disability is a broad term that compares actual ability to normal functioning. It is most often used to refer to an impairment. A person may be considered disabled if he or she has a condition that affects the ability to function without assistance at a level needed to maintain well-being. 

http://www.access-ability.org/types_of_disability.html

Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations.

http://www.who.int/topics/disabilities/en/

There are different ways of classifying disabilities. The types of condition included in the categories also varies, as does the number of disabilities listed. In general, a disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person's lifetime.

Task 1: Research/Brainstorm in small groups

a.       Find a list of disabilities. How many conditions are listed?

Nine conditions are listed

b.      Think! Why are people disabled? Make a list of causes.

1.       Illnesses  like cancer, heart attack

2.       Musculoskeletal disorders are the #1 cause of disabilities

3.       Back pain

c.       Brainstorm or research examples of disabilities in the following categories:

Physical May not be able to fully use certain part of their body such as their legs, eyes, ears, or hands	Mental Anxiety disorder, mood disorder, psychotic disorder eating disorder, and impulse control and addiction disorders	Intellectual Intellectual functioning level IQ below 70-75
Emotional Inappropriate behavior or feeling in response to normal situation’s, a pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression	Developmental Originated at birth or during childhood, is expected to continue indefinitely	Sensory Wearing glasses , hearing aid

d.      What equipment and aids are available for disabled people to use? Make a list and note which kind of disability the item supports.

Item	Disability	Item	Disability
Glasses	Bad sight	Shower chairs	People with no legs
Hearing aid	Bad hearing	Indoor rollator	Disabled children
Wheel chair	People who cant walk
Guide dogs	Blind people

e.      What kinds of support for disabled people are found in the city or in public buildings?

Disabled toilets , disabled parking, and people

f.        What animals can help disabled people? How?

Dogs, by guiding blind people

g.       Research one of the following people to find out about their disabilities and achievements. Make a Powerpoint slide with a photo and some notes to share with the class via Edmodo.

Stephen Hawking

Christopher Reeve

Muhammed Ali

Chad Crittenden

Helen Keller

Terry Fox

Stevie Wonder

Douglas Bader

Extra: Browse this site for more information, insights and stories:

http://www.disabilitymuseum.org/dhm/index.html

Notes:

Legislation

Many countries have laws concerning the rights of people with disabilities and policies which aim to support them.

Equality Act 2010, UK

The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect disabled people and prevent disability discrimination. It provides legal rights for disabled people in the areas of:

·         employment

·         education

·         access to goods, services and facilities including larger private clubs and land based transport services

·         buying and renting land or property

·         functions of public bodies, for example the issuing of licences

The Equality Act also provides rights for people not to be directly discriminated against or harassed because they have an association with a disabled person. This can apply to a carer or parent of a disabled person. In addition, people must not be directly discriminated against or harassed because they are wrongly perceived to be disabled.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/RightsAndObligations/DisabilityRights/DG_4001068

Disability, UAE

·        Search on the internet for news stories about disability issues in the UAE.

There is story that disabled women ace more problems than men in the UAE

·        Does the UAE have any laws related to disability? What are they?

Yes, schools may not discriminate or refuse admission based on learning difficulties or special needs

·        What schools, centres and support groups does the UAE have for disabled persons? Make a list.

Al Noor training center
Dubai Autism Centre

       Lexicon Reading Centre

        Tamkeen

·        What forms of assistance can you find in UAE cities, public buildings, shopping malls, etc. for people with disabilities?

Disabled toilets, disabled parking , and staff who help disabled people .

Vocabulary and Concepts

Item	Notes
Access	The means or opportunity to enter place
Inclusion	The action of being included in structure
Equal Opportunities	The right to be treated without discrimination
Quotas	Repeat or copy out
Assistive Technology	Is an umbrella term that include adaptive rehabilitative devises for people with disabilities
Special Education	Education of physical or mental children whose needs cant be met in ordinary class room
Special Needs	People who need special help and cant meet normal condition as normal people

The Paralympics

·        What are the Paralympics? Who are the athletes?

·        Are the sports the same or different from the Olympics? Give examples.

·        Why is it difficult to organize the Paralympics and classify the athletes?

London Paralympics: http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/sports/

Choose a sport and find some information about the competitions and athletes.

YouTube: Find some clips of the Paralympics on Youtube

Emirati Paralympians

Find a photo and make a factsheet about one of the Emirati Paralympic athletes.

(Name, Age, Disability, Training, Support, Challenges, Awards, etc)