Unit 99: Understand physical disability

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

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  • 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

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

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  • 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

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  • 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