Disability and Family Impacts in Canada

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Why do some parents with disabilities rely on informal caregiving for assistance?

All disabled parents have access to essential training.

Formal care options are always more expensive.

They often prefer the familiarity of family help. (correct)

There is a lack of available formal services. (correct)

What is one suggested solution for helping disabled parents cope with their responsibilities?

Establishing more daycare services for disabled children. (correct)

Encouraging complete independence from family support.

Focusing solely on individual therapy for disabled parents.

Reducing the number of disability benefits available.

What are common barriers faced by disabled persons in accessing higher education and employment?

Increased availability of adaptive technologies.

Excessive peer competition in college environments.

Limited support and resources tailored to their needs. (correct)

High academic standards that are easy to meet.

What role do negative social attitudes play in the violence against disabled individuals?

They create an environment of acceptance towards violence. Signup and view all the answers

What issue is highlighted as intersecting with women who have disabilities?

Gender-based discrimination adds a layer of complexity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the social model of disability primarily focus on?

The relationship between persons with disabilities and their environment. Signup and view all the answers

Why are girls often diagnosed with disabilities later than boys?

Diagnostic tools are biased towards male characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can significantly impact how families organize work and family life when they have a child with a disability?

Family income and poverty levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary reasons that prevent parents of disabled school-aged children from getting necessary assistance?

Perceived stigma from society. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about women in wheelchairs regarding their ability to parent?

They lack the physical capability to manage parenting tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What role does familialism play in the parenting abilities of disabled mothers?

It places additional pressure on women to perform. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadians aged 15 and older reported one or more disabilities in 2022 according to the Canadian Survey on Disability?

27% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects the debate on disability and poverty?

Disability causes families to fall into poverty. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a main reason for disability in Canada?

Genetic disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is often highlighted as a need for families with a disabled child?

Support for personal activities and family responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the disability rate among seniors aged 65 and over compared to children aged 14 and under?

43.4% for seniors, 3.7% for children Signup and view all the answers

How does the Social Model of Disability contrast with the biomedical model?

It centers disability's impact on society. Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered when examining the lives of disabled individuals?

Gender, class, racialization, sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in defining disability according to the Canadian government?

There is no consensus on the definition. Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why disabled individuals and their families may be marginalized in society?

Lack of societal awareness about disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does NOT contribute to the unique experiences of individuals with disabilities?

Personal choice Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lack of Support - Canadian Families and Disability

27% of the Canadian population (8 million) aged 15+ has one or more disabilities that limit their lives in 2022.
This is up from 22% (6.2 million) in 2017
Main reasons for disability: mental health, chronic diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders
Disability rate is higher among seniors (43.4%) than children (3.7%)
Men and women experience disability differently
Intersectionality lens needed to understand the multiple factors impacting disabled individuals

Lack of Support - Impact on Families

What is the impact of disability on families?
What are the 'costs' to society in terms of resources needed? What are the benefits?
How do the models of disability used by Sociology help us better understand families and disabilities?
How does gender, class, racialization, and sexual orientation affect the lives of disabled people?
What are the links between poverty and disability?
What are the reasons for disability and the increased risk of violence and abuse?
Are disabled people already marginalized before becoming disabled?
What are the intersecting challenges faced by disabled people?

Lack of Support - Children and Youth with Disabilities

Demographics related to the most common types of disabilities.
Why are girls diagnosed later than boys?
Impact of children with disabilities on families.
How does family income, employment, and poverty affect families with disabled children?
How does a lack of support lead to additional inequalities (gender)?
Is the $2,886 Child Disability Benefit helpful to families?
What are the barriers disabled children face in getting the support they need?

Lack of Support - Parental Responsibilities

Why are there more caregivers of people with disabilities compared to people with disabilities?
What is the intricate web of people linked to people with disabilities living independently?
Why do caregivers need respite care for home and respite care?
How do working age adults with disabilities do in maintaining families compared to their counterparts without disabilities?
What structural barriers, social stigmas, and moral regulations hinder disabled parents?
Why are women especially targeted for challenges around medical and moral control in parenting roles?
How does familialism play a role in parenting for disabled mothers?

Lack of Support - Violence

Why are rates of violence against disabled people high in Canada?
Vulnerability as a child welfare concern.
Role of negative social attitudes towards disabled children, and their related violence.
Examples like the Tracey Latimer case.
Why is disability an intersecting issue for women?
Barriers for getting help for these experiences

Why is there no single accurate definition of disability in Canada?
Canadian government prohibits discrimination based on physical and/or mental disability and neurodiversity.
What is disability? (impairment, activity limitation, participation restriction)
Focus of the social model of disability: external obstacles (attitudes, beliefs, climate, architecture)
How does the social model compare with the outdated bio-medical model?
Short-term reform solutions versus systemic issues (e.g., capitalism).

Lack of Support - Conclusion and Recommendations

Key takeaways from the chapter regarding families and disabilities.
Lack of support and inconsistency across jurisdictions.
Need for compassion, understanding, and services that are consistent.
Exploring links between disabilities, poverty, and family arrangements.
How to address social perceptions of families and disabilities.
What solutions are needed to help support families with disabilities short-term and long-term?

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Explore the complex relationship between disability and family dynamics in Canada. This quiz delves into statistics, societal costs, and the effects of gender, class, and race on disabled individuals. Assess the role of sociology in understanding these challenges and their implications for families.