5N1652 Intellectual Disability Studies-positive attitudes towards people

Introduction

 

• Provide an overview of your assignment and what you are going to discuss. Social Inclusion {structure this part of the assessment clearly}
• Illustrate understanding of Social/Community Inclusion.
• Discuss the Impact and effects of disability on the Person, Family and Community.
• Discuss Interventions and services available within the community (medical, social, education, welfare, Independent living options) and compare national models of services with international services.
• Explain the importance of promoting community inclusion and promoting positive attitudes towards people with a disability.
• Outline the role of support staff and family in promoting inclusion.

Role of Support Organisations

• Policies and practices of a chosen organisation (voluntary organisation) presented.
• The impact of this organisations practices and policies on promoting positive attitudes towards people with ID identified.
• Importance of Advocacy illustrated.

Conclusion & Reflection

• Reflect on what you have learnt and examine your own attitudes to persons with ID.
• Analyse the positives and negatives of findings.
• Provide recommendations.