1.Describe the benefits of community integration for individuals with disability. Participation in activities with other communities, relationship building, feeling of belonging in the community. It brings diversity for a person with a disability in all aspects for example, other person influences and perceptions.
2.Why is it important that organization policies and procedures are considered when developing an individual’s personalised community integration plan? To supporting the needs and aspirations of people with a disability. Facilitate the planning, funding and provisions of services, programs and initiatives for people with a disability.
3.Explain what a person centred approach to planning for community inclusion would involve for an individual with a disability. Discuss how identify the places of interest to the person you are supporting. Planning based on individual needs, strengths, interest, aspirations, choices and goals. To be able to identify the places of interest for the person that I am supporting, I have to assist them with the contacting groups through phone calls, assist them to organize their timetables and transport. Also, encouraging relationships for example helping to start conversations or using communication aids.
4.Why is it important to document details of community involvement? It is important to document details of community involvement, according to policies and procedures. Also, you will be able to review your objectives and progresses and identify the milestones in the community involvement.
The Essay on The Charity Model of disability
The Charity Model casts the disabled person forever in the “poor unfortunate” role. It emphasises and encourages dependence on others rather than independence – one might say it is a form of “killing with kindness” since if this is taken to extremes the disabled person may lose those life skills they had and become increasingly dependent. The disabled person is represented as “brave” and “ ...
5.How can a Circle of Support enhance the opportunity for an individual with a disability to be involved in community based activities?
•Increased wellbeing
•Reduced Social Isolation
•Increased Relationships–Friends
• Committed interests to the person.
6.What is your role as a carer when accompanying an individual with a disability in the community? My roles as a carer when accompanying an individual with a disability in the community are •Understand my job description, policies and procedures. •Understand the individualized plan: know the client very well and know their care plan well •Watch the client carefully for changes in behaviour, ability to move, see, hear and do things for themselves. •Listen to what they are trying to tell you, help them to explain. •Make notes about your observations, record what has been said to you, report these to the supervisor, or EN, maybe work with family. All notes and reports are confidential. Follow the policy of the care home.
References
•CHCICS322 A Support community participation & conclusion (2014) Handout, Lecturer: Kay Seller, Community Services Health & Lifestyle Adelaide Campus.
•TAFE NSW, 2011, Aged care in Australia: a guide for aged care workers. 2nd Edition. Training and Education Support, Industry Skills Unit, Meadowbank, NSW. Department of Education and Communities.
•From: www.ilsi.net.au/…/unitingcare-disability-circles-of-support-presentation- october-2011 Accessed 18/05/14
