What is nature of disability?

Table of Contents:

1. What is nature of disability?
2. What is your understanding of disability?
3. Why is understanding disability important?
4. What causes disability?
5. How does disability affect daily life?
6. How does disability impact society?
7. What is communication disability?
8. How do you communicate with disability?
9. How do you communicate with visually impaired?
10. What should you not say to a disabled person?
11. How do you calm down a disabled person?

What is nature of disability?

Definition. Disability is an umbrella term that encompasses congenital and acquired impairments to body function or structure, activity limitations and participation restrictions. A disability can be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these.

What is your understanding of disability?

A disability is any continuing condition that restricts everyday activities. The Disability Services Act (1993) defines 'disability' as meaning a disability: which is attributable to an intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairment or a combination of those impairments.

Why is understanding disability important?

As a society, it is our utmost duty to allow people with disabilities to experience a life they deserve. ... The importance of disability awareness has been given prominence over the recent decades, making it easier for the people with disabilities and the society to develop empathy for one another.

What causes disability?

Injuries due to road traffic accidents, occupational injury, violence, conflicts, falls and landmines have long been recognized as contributors to disability. Mental health problems– mental health retardation and mental illness are the causes of mental disability.

How does disability affect daily life?

Disabilities affect the entire family. Meeting the complex needs of a person with a disability can put families under a great deal of stress — emotional, financial, and sometimes even physical. However, finding resources, knowing what to expect, and planning for the future can greatly improve overall quality of life.

How does disability impact society?

When disabled individuals lack independence or feel that they cannot live fully, issues can arise. For example, disabled people may experience depression and social isolation as a result of their limitations. They may also experience financial instability as a result of their mental or physical limitations.

What is communication disability?

A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound.

How do you communicate with disability?

Communicating with people with disabilities

1. use a normal tone of voice—do not raise your voice unless asked to.
2. be polite and patient—do not rush the conversation.
3. speak directly to the person rather than the person with them.
4. ask the person what will help with communication—there are different ways to communicate.

How do you communicate with visually impaired?

You should also consider the following tips:

1. Identify yourself - don't assume the person will recognise you by your voice.
2. Speak naturally and clearly. ...
3. Continue to use body language. ...
4. Use everyday language. ...
5. Name the person when introducing yourself or when directing conversation to them in a group situation.

What should you not say to a disabled person?

Seven things you should stop saying and doing to disabled people

• Don't call me 'brave' ...
• Don't use baby-talk. ...
• Don't ask what my disabilities are. ...
• Don't assume all disabled people look the same. ...
• Don't help me without asking. ...
• Don't give misplaced advice. ...
• Don't assume my disability defines me.

How do you calm down a disabled person?

1. SPEAK DIRECTLY. Use clear simple communications. ...
2. OFFER TO SHAKE HANDS WHEN INTRODUCED. ...
3. MAKE EYE CONTACT AND BE AWARE OF BODY LANGUAGE. ...
4. LISTEN ATTENTIVELY. ...
5. TREAT ADULTS AS ADULTS. ...
6. DO NOT GIVE UNSOLICITED ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE. ...
7. DO NOT BLAME THE PERSON. ...
8. QUESTIONS THE ACCURACY OF THE MEDIA STEREOTYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS.