Cafs- the Disabled
Community and Family Studies – Groups in context
Year 12
Emma Moore
Disabled
Legal Definition Disability means either a total or partial loss of a person’s body part or mental ability, an illness or disease either physically or mentally that may affect a person’s movement or capabilities, thoughts, observation of reality, emotions or judgement which may result in learning difficulties or distressed behaviour. A disability can prevent a person from performing usual physical or mental tasks either on their own or at all. For example, a person who is a paraplegic, blind or mentally disabled.
Social Definition A social definition is a common definition held by society. The social definition for disability is when a person’s mind or body part does not work in a traditional or ‘normal’ way. Disabled people have to face many barriers and are challenged with everyday tasks as most cannot care for themselves. A common term used for people with disabilities is handicapped.
Identifying Characteristics Physical:
• Underdevelopment of the body.
• A physical distortion possibly resulting in abnormal movement of the body.
• Unusual height or weight for their age.
• Mobility issues or wheelchair bound.
• Blind, deaf of mute.
Mental:
• Poor speech and language abilities.
• Low concentration, memory, thinking, imagination and attention span.
• Unusually low I.Q
• Psychological or intellectual problems.
Social:
• Irresponsible acts.
• Little to no abilities of social judgment.
• Low self- esteem or aggression towards themselves or others.
• May have a carer.
• Use special equipment when in public such as rails, ramps or elevators.
Emotional:
• Major or minor mood swings.
• Late reaction time.
Specific Needs (in priority order) Access to services:
People with disabilities require several services such as educational and employment support, doctor’s facilities, support groups, home care services and transport that they can access. These services
Year 12
Emma Moore
Disabled
Legal Definition Disability means either a total or partial loss of a person’s body part or mental ability, an illness or disease either physically or mentally that may affect a person’s movement or capabilities, thoughts, observation of reality, emotions or judgement which may result in learning difficulties or distressed behaviour. A disability can prevent a person from performing usual physical or mental tasks either on their own or at all. For example, a person who is a paraplegic, blind or mentally disabled.
Social Definition A social definition is a common definition held by society. The social definition for disability is when a person’s mind or body part does not work in a traditional or ‘normal’ way. Disabled people have to face many barriers and are challenged with everyday tasks as most cannot care for themselves. A common term used for people with disabilities is handicapped.
Identifying Characteristics Physical:
• Underdevelopment of the body.
• A physical distortion possibly resulting in abnormal movement of the body.
• Unusual height or weight for their age.
• Mobility issues or wheelchair bound.
• Blind, deaf of mute.
Mental:
• Poor speech and language abilities.
• Low concentration, memory, thinking, imagination and attention span.
• Unusually low I.Q
• Psychological or intellectual problems.
Social:
• Irresponsible acts.
• Little to no abilities of social judgment.
• Low self- esteem or aggression towards themselves or others.
• May have a carer.
• Use special equipment when in public such as rails, ramps or elevators.
Emotional:
• Major or minor mood swings.
• Late reaction time.
Specific Needs (in priority order) Access to services:
People with disabilities require several services such as educational and employment support, doctor’s facilities, support groups, home care services and transport that they can access. These services
Bibliography: • Beattie, A, Rayner, B, Rayner, K & Roberts, B 2009, Nelson Community and Family Studies, 1st edn, Cengage Learning Australia, Level 7, 80 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3205. • Disabled, 2010 Groups in context overview, accessed 5 June 2013, . • Disabilities, 2010 Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Library, accessed 3 June 2013, . • Disability Support and Services in Australia, 2010 Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Library, accessed 3 June 2013, . • Work sheets from class and common knowledge.