Unit 99: Understand physical disability

1. Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability

• 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and value an individual as a person
• 1.2 Describe the importance of recognising an individual’s strengths and abilities
• 1.3 Describe how to work in a person-centred way that fully involves the individual

2. Understand the concept of physical disability

• 2.1 Describe what is meant by physical disability
• 2.2 Describe what a congenital disability is
• 2.3 Give examples of congenital disabilities and their causes
• 2.4 Describe what a progressive disability is
• 2.5 Give examples of progressive disabilities and their causes

3. Understand how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed

• 3.1 Identify social and physical barriers that can have a disabling effect on an individual
• 3.2 Identify positive and negative attitudes towards individuals with a disability
• 3.3 Describe steps that can be taken to challenge and change discriminatory attitudes
• 3.4 Describe the impact of disability legislation on community attitudes and practices
• 3.5 Describe the effects that having a physical disability can have on a person’s day to day life
• 3.6 Identify the importance for the individual of positive risk-taking

4. Understand the importance of independence and inclusion for the individual with physical disability

• 4.1 Describe how the individual can be in control of their care needs and provision of social care services
• 4.2 Describe the importance of supporting independence and inclusion within the community
• 4.3 Describe how to assist with independence and inclusion within the community