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Which of the following is the MOST important aspect to consider when viewing disability as a functional variation in the human condition?
Which of the following is the MOST important aspect to consider when viewing disability as a functional variation in the human condition?
- Whether the disability was present from birth or acquired later in life.
- How the variation in functioning affects the individual and their interaction with the environment. (correct)
- The specific diagnosis or medical cause of the disability.
- The severity of the disability as determined by medical professionals.
When interacting with someone using a wheelchair, it is generally acceptable to lean on or hold onto their wheelchair for support if you need it.
When interacting with someone using a wheelchair, it is generally acceptable to lean on or hold onto their wheelchair for support if you need it.
False (B)
When guiding a person with a visual impairment, what should you verbally note as you approach or leave areas?
When guiding a person with a visual impairment, what should you verbally note as you approach or leave areas?
The location of doors, stairs, curbs, and different areas of a building
When interacting with a person with hearing differences, allow the person to take the __________ in establishing the communication mode.
When interacting with a person with hearing differences, allow the person to take the __________ in establishing the communication mode.
Match the interaction guideline to the type of difference:
Match the interaction guideline to the type of difference:
Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for interacting with people with physical differences?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for interacting with people with physical differences?
When interacting with a person using a sign language interpreter, it is best to focus your attention on the interpreter rather than the person communicating.
When interacting with a person using a sign language interpreter, it is best to focus your attention on the interpreter rather than the person communicating.
When describing the location of objects to someone with a visual impairment, what familiar methods can be used?
When describing the location of objects to someone with a visual impairment, what familiar methods can be used?
When communicating with someone who uses an alphabet board, iPad, or a computer with synthesized speech, you should be __________ to communicate with them.
When communicating with someone who uses an alphabet board, iPad, or a computer with synthesized speech, you should be __________ to communicate with them.
When interacting with individuals with social and emotional differences, it is important to:
When interacting with individuals with social and emotional differences, it is important to:
It is acceptable practice to pet or distract a guide dog if the person is open to socializing their pet.
It is acceptable practice to pet or distract a guide dog if the person is open to socializing their pet.
When communicating with someone on the autism spectrum, what type of language should be used?
When communicating with someone on the autism spectrum, what type of language should be used?
For individuals with intellectual differences, provide information and directions in __________ forms, such as verbal and pictorial.
For individuals with intellectual differences, provide information and directions in __________ forms, such as verbal and pictorial.
What guideline is important to implement when interacting with people with hearing impairments or autism?
What guideline is important to implement when interacting with people with hearing impairments or autism?
When someone becomes distressed, what is the most important factor?
When someone becomes distressed, what is the most important factor?
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Disability as Functional Variation
Disability as Functional Variation
Disability viewed as a natural variation in the human condition.
Objectives of Inclusive Leisure Study
Objectives of Inclusive Leisure Study
Understanding disability as functional variation, recognizing legal and medical definitions, and increasing awareness of attitudes towards people with disabilities.
Domains of Functional Variation
Domains of Functional Variation
Encompasses physical, sensory, communication, intellectual, and social-emotional functioning, not the underlying cause.
Interacting with people with physical differences
Interacting with people with physical differences
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Interacting with a person with a hearing difference
Interacting with a person with a hearing difference
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Interacting with a person with a visual difference
Interacting with a person with a visual difference
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Interacting with people with communication differences
Interacting with people with communication differences
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Interacting with people with intellectual differences
Interacting with people with intellectual differences
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Interacting with people with social and emotional differences
Interacting with people with social and emotional differences
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Person-First Approach to Disabilities
Person-First Approach to Disabilities
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Study Notes
Inclusive Recreation - Study Unit 1.3: Inclusive Leisure: Chapter 6
- Completion of this study unit enables understanding of disability as a functional variation and as a way people are diverse.
- Study enables understanding of legal, medical and functional definitions of disability within disability models.
- Study helps understand human functional variations, general interaction guidelines, and facilitating inclusion.
- Helps increase awareness of attitudes, assumptions, and myths about disabilities and their effect on societal views of ability levels.
Meanings of Disability
- Encompasses ability, disability, medical/medical model, legal, and functional definitions.
Viewing Disability as a Functional Variation
- People have varying function across physical, sensory, communication, intellectual, and social/emotional domains.
- Functional variations can result from disabilities, illnesses, injuries, or poverty.
- Critical factor is how functioning is affected by variations and their interaction with the environment.
Interacting with People with Physical Differences
- Important to know what is accessible to wheelchair users.
- Engage at eye level with wheelchair users.
- Only assist when asked.
- Avoid pushing, leaning, or holding onto wheelchairs without permission.
- Be mindful of flooring and surfaces for easy maneuvering.
- Provide information on accessible restrooms, water fountains, and amenities.
- Arrange furniture to accommodate wheelchair users before arrival.
Interacting with People with Sensory Differences - Hearing Differences
- Allow people to take lead in communication mode (lip-reading, sign language, technology, or notes).
- Ensure a direct line of sight with sign language interpreters.
- Address the person directly, even with an interpreter present.
- Face lip-readers directly, speak at a moderate pace.
- Simplify sentences and use facial expressions/body language.
- Avoid exaggerating words or facial expressions for lip-readers.
- Pay attention to communication barriers that may isolate those with hearing differences.
Interacting with People with Sensory Differences - Vision Differences
- Identify yourself and any others when greeting someone.
- Verbally excuse yourself before leaving.
- When guiding, allow them to take your arm or shoulder, walk slightly ahead, and verbally note obstacles.
- Describe the room layout and object locations upon entry.
- Use familiar methods like the clock method to describe object locations.
- Do not pet or distract service dogs.
Interacting with People with Communication Differences
- Provide attention and patience, allowing individuals to complete thoughts without interruption.
- Request clarification if needed, confirming your understanding.
- Be aware that those with hearing impairments or autism may not understand slang.
- Be prepared for speech-enhancing devices and techniques like alphabet boards, iPads, or synthesized speech.
Interacting with People with Intellectual Differences
- Keep your communication simple and rephrase comments for clarity.
- Avoid overwhelming with too much information at once.
- Present information in multiple forms (verbal, pictorial).
- Remain focused as they respond.
- Allow sufficient time for them to express themselves.
- Allow the person time to tell or show you what they want.
- It is important to be patient and allow the person to complete their communication.
Interacting with People with Intellectual Differences - Autism Spectrum
- Use concrete communication, avoiding slang or abstract phrases.
- Treat all people as you would anyone else of the same age, avoid patronizing.
Interacting with People with Social and Emotional Differences
- Interact based on personal encounters, not assumptions based on diagnosis or labels.
- Use clear, straightforward language.
- Practice patience and respect and do not rush.
- Minimize pressure.
- Confirm understanding by asking directly.
- Remain calm and supportive if distress occurs.
People With Disabilities Are People First
- Avoid assumptions based on labels or diagnoses.
- Focus on abilities to facilitate inclusion.
- Steer clear of using labels to define someone and focus on discovering abilities.
- Value people with disabilities as the best source of insight on how to make adaptations to meet their needs.
- Utilize a functional approach to build a pathway to inclusion of those with disabilities.
- Self reflect on attitudes about people with disabilities to avoid any prejudice.
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