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When interacting with someone using a wheelchair, what is the most appropriate action?
When interacting with someone using a wheelchair, what is the most appropriate action?
- To lean on their wheelchair to maintain balance.
- To position yourself at eye level when speaking with them. (correct)
- To assume they need help and immediately start assisting them.
- To push their wheelchair without asking, especially on inclines.
When guiding someone with a visual impairment, it is appropriate to gently pull or push them to navigate.
When guiding someone with a visual impairment, it is appropriate to gently pull or push them to navigate.
False (B)
Define disability as a functional variation in the human condition.
Define disability as a functional variation in the human condition.
Disability is viewed as a variation in how individuals function across various domains, like physical, sensory, communication, intellectual, and social/emotional, where the focus is on how functioning interacts with the environment rather than the cause of the variation.
When interacting with individuals, one should interact based on your experience with that ______, assumptions about a label.
When interacting with individuals, one should interact based on your experience with that ______, assumptions about a label.
Match the interaction guideline with the sensory difference it addresses:
Match the interaction guideline with the sensory difference it addresses:
Which of the following is LEAST important when interacting with someone who has communication differences?
Which of the following is LEAST important when interacting with someone who has communication differences?
It is generally appropriate to pet a guide dog if the owner is present and seems okay with it.
It is generally appropriate to pet a guide dog if the owner is present and seems okay with it.
Why is it important to be aware of your own attitudes and assumptions about people with disabilities?
Why is it important to be aware of your own attitudes and assumptions about people with disabilities?
To promote inclusion, focus on a person's ______ rather than labels.
To promote inclusion, focus on a person's ______ rather than labels.
Match the example situation with the most relevant guideline for interacting with people with disabilities:
Match the example situation with the most relevant guideline for interacting with people with disabilities:
What is a key element of the 'functional definition of disability'?
What is a key element of the 'functional definition of disability'?
When speaking to someone who is using a sign language interpreter, you should primarily address the interpreter.
When speaking to someone who is using a sign language interpreter, you should primarily address the interpreter.
Describe how viewing disability as a 'functional variation' can promote more inclusive attitudes.
Describe how viewing disability as a 'functional variation' can promote more inclusive attitudes.
Assist someone only when ______, but make it comfortable for someone to ask for assistance.
Assist someone only when ______, but make it comfortable for someone to ask for assistance.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Disability as a Functional Variation
Disability as a Functional Variation
A functional variation in human condition with physical, sensory, communication, intellectual and social/emotional domains.
Interacting with Physical Differences:
Interacting with Physical Differences:
Being aware of accessibility, eye level communication, assistance upon request and respect for personal space.
Functional Variations
Functional Variations
The ways humans have functional variations and general guidelines for interaction and inclusion.
Interacting with Sensory Differences:
Interacting with Sensory Differences:
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Assistive Communication
Assistive Communication
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Interacting with Intellectual Differences
Interacting with Intellectual Differences
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Interacting with Social/Emotional Differences
Interacting with Social/Emotional Differences
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People first language
People first language
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Defining Disability
Defining Disability
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functional variation causes
functional variation causes
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Accessibility Awareness
Accessibility Awareness
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Communication Adjustment
Communication Adjustment
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Patient interactions
Patient interactions
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Study Notes
Inclusive Leisure: Chapter 6
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Disability can be understood as a functional variation in the human condition
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Completion of this study unit enables understanding of disability as a functional variation, legal, medical, and functional definitions of disability in the context of disability models
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It also helps to understand functional variations in humans, guidelines for interaction, increasing awareness of attitudes, assumptions, and myths about people with disabilities
Variations in the Human Condition
- Variations include primary dimensions like ability, race, and physical characteristics, as well as secondary dimensions like work experience, family status, and geographic location
Meanings of Disability
- Ability has different context like disability having medical, legal and functional definitions
Viewing Disability as a Functional Variation
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People vary in functioning across physical, sensory, communication, intellectual, and social and emotional domains
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Functioning variations may arise from disabilities, illnesses, injuries, or poverty
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How functioning is affected and interacts with the environment is key
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Physical Differences
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Accessibility awareness is crucial also consider wheelchair users
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Engage at eye level when interacting with someone in a wheelchair
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Only assist when asked, ensuring the person feels comfortable requesting help also do not push, lean or hold onto their wheel chair
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Note flooring and surfaces for ease of movement
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Offer information on accessible restrooms, water fountains and other amenities
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Before arrival, rearrange furniture to accommodate wheelchair users
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Sensory Differences - Hearing Differences
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Allow the person to lead in establishing the communication method, such as lip-reading, sign language, technology, or writing notes
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Ensure a direct line of sight with a sign language interpreter
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Talk directly to the person even when an interpreter is present
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If the person lip-reads, positioning is important as is clear speech at a moderate pace Simplify sentences and use more body language and facial expressions
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As a lip-reader, do not over exaggerate your words or facial expressions
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Pay attention to communication barriers to avoid isolating people with hearing differences
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Sensory Differences - Vision Difference
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When greeting, identify yourself and any others present
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Do not leave without excusing yourself
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When guiding someone, allow them to take your arm or shoulder and walk slightly ahead giving verbal cues on areas such as doors, stairs, curbs etc
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As you enter a room provide describing objects, layout and furniture
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Describe the location of objects using a familiar method
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Do not pet or distract a guide dog as it is always working
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Communication Differences
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Be patient and allow the individual to complete their thoughts without interruption
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If you don't understand request what was said to be repeated and repeat what you thought you heard
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Be aware of people not understanding slang due to hearing impairments or autism
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Be prepared to use different devices or techniques to enhance or augment speech
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Intellectual Differences
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Simplify communication and rephrase for clarity while being wary to provide a large amount of info at once
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Provide direction/info in a number of ways like via verbal and pictorial
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Stay focused on the person as they respond and allow them time to respond
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Be patient whilst allowing them to complete their communication
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When interacting with people on the autism spectrum, communicate using concrete language rather than slang
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Treat everyone as you would anyone else and never patronize or talk down to those with intellectual differences
Guidelines for Interacting With People With Social and Emotional Differences
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Base interaction off of experience with that person instead of diagnosis or labels
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Use clear and straightforward language
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Keep the pressure low and have patience for the person to say what they need
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Check they the person understands and stay calm and supportive if they become distressed
People With Disabilities Are People First
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Never assume you know someone with a disability based on a label or diagnosis and find out what their skills are and use them to facilitate inclusion
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Avoid providing labels and instead discover their abilities
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The person with a disability will be your best source of information
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Using a functional approach to understanding disability and ability gives you a clear pathway to inclusion
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Make sure to check your attitude about people with disabilities
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