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Disability
Disability is a broad term that compares actual
ability to normal functioning. It is most often used to refer to impairment. A
person may be considered disabled if he or she has a condition that affects the
ability to function without assistance at a level needed to maintain
well-being.
Disabilities is an
umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation
restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or
structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered
by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation
restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement
in life situations.
There are different ways of classifying
disabilities. The types of condition included in the categories also varies, as
does the number of disabilities listed. In general, a disability may be
physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some
combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a
person's lifetime.
Task 1: Research/Brainstorm in small groups
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Find a list of disabilities. How many conditions
are listed?
b.
Think! Why are people disabled? Make a list of
causes.
c.
Brainstorm or research examples of disabilities
in the following categories:
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Physical
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Mental
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Intellectual
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Emotional
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Developmental
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Sensory
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d.
What equipment and aids are available for
disabled people to use? Make a list and note which kind of disability the item
supports.
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Disability
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Disability
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e.
What kinds of support for disabled people are
found in the city or in public buildings?
f.
What animals can help disabled people? How?
g.
Research one of the following people to find out
about their disabilities and achievements. Make a PowerPoint slide with a photo
and some points.
Stephen Hawking
Christopher Reeve
Muhammed Ali
Chad Crittenden
Helen Keller
Terry Fox
Stevie Wonder
Douglas Bader
Extra: Browse this site for more information, insights and stories:
Notes:
Legislation
Many countries have laws concerning the
rights of people with disabilities and policies which aim to support them.
Equality Act 2010, UK
The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect disabled people and prevent
disability discrimination. It provides legal rights for disabled people in the
areas of:
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employment
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education
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access to goods, services and facilities including larger
private clubs and land based transport services
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buying and renting land or property
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functions of public bodies, for example the issuing of licences
The Equality Act also provides rights for people not to be
directly discriminated against or harassed because they have an association
with a disabled person. This can apply to a carer or parent of a disabled
person. In addition, people must not be directly discriminated against or
harassed because they are wrongly perceived to be disabled.
Disability, UAE
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Search on the
internet for news stories about disability issues in the UAE.
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Does the UAE have
any laws related to disability? What are they?
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What schools,
centres and support groups does the UAE have for disabled persons? Make a list.
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What forms of
assistance can you find in UAE cities, public buildings, shopping malls, etc.
for people with disabilities?
Vocabulary and Concepts
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Notes
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Access
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Inclusion
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Equal Opportunities
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Quotas
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Assistive Technology
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Special Education
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Special Needs
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The Paralympics
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What
are the Paralympics? Who are the athletes?
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Are
the sports the same or different from the Olympics? Give examples.
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Why
is it difficult to organize the Paralympics and classify the athletes?
Choose a
sport and find some information about the competitions and athletes.
YouTube: Find
some clips of the Paralympics on YouTube
Emirati Paralympians
Find a photo
and make a factsheet about one of the Emirati Paralympic athletes.
(Name, Age,
Disability, Training, Support, Challenges, Awards, etc)
