Disability

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Disability Cultural Awareness Ant Sutcliffe
Maureen Cook
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Core Aims Session Plan

• Multicultural Quiz Awareness of cultures
• Disability Equality Quiz Terminology and
  Delivering Equality
• Summary

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Multicultural Quiz

• Listen to the question, answer on the sheet
  provided
• Swap sheet and mark
• Like that quiz proved, it is hard to understand
  everything about the cultures others may have
  come from or the customs they adhere to
• We work with colleagues young people from
  massively diverse backgrounds
• Be aware of any religious or dietary
  requirements, dont make a big deal out of any
  situation when this may arise.
• Be aware of terminology referring to Social
  Background

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TerminologyGenuine examples of bad use of phrases

• The weather is a bit gay today
• Them kids from that school from Chell were a bit
  chavvy, today, werent they?
• Dont listen to what Dave said, he is a right
  retard

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Disability Equality Quiz

• Disabled students are entitled morally and
  legally to fully participate in our community.
  The golden rule for interacting with a disabled
  person is the same as interacting with anyone
  else treat the person with kindness, respect
  and as an adult.
• You may have some questions about how to approach
  and communicate with a disabled person. This quiz
  may help you to make some choices about your
  interactions when meeting a disabled person.
  There may be more than one correct answer.

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Question One

• What is the most appropriate terminology for
  someone who is disabled?
• a. Person with a disability
• b. Disabled Person
• c. Person with special needs
• d. Differently abled person

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Question Two

• A person who is deaf is referred to as
• a. Having a hearing impairment
• b. Someone who is hard of hearing
• c. d/Deaf

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Question Three

• When meeting someone who is deaf and is
  accompanied by an interpreter you should
• a. Maintain eye contact with the person who is
  deaf
• b. Maintain eye contact with the interpreter
• c. Look back and forth between them

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Question Four

• When assisting a person who is blind/partially
  sighted you should
• a. Be specific with verbal instructions and give
  approximate distances
• b. Point in the direction required
• c. Walk alongside and slightly ahead of the
  person dont hold on to their arm but allow them
  to take your arm if they want Q4

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Question Five

• When meeting a person who is blind/partially
  sighted you should
• a. Identify yourself and those around you
• b. Describe the layout of the room and where
  everyone is positioned
• c. Wait for them to introduce themselves

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Question Six

• The correct way to refer to someone who has is
• a. Epileptic
• b. Person with epilepsy

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Question Six

• Someone in a wheelchair is called
• a. Wheelchair bound
• b. A wheelchair user
• c. Person with a wheelchair

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Question Seven

• You see someone using a wheelchair or a cane who
  appears to be struggling. You should
• a. Move on and leave them alone
• b. Offer to assist the person
• c. Assist the person without asking

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Question Eight

• When conversing with a person who uses a
  wheelchair you should
• a. Kneel down beside them
• b. Remain standing
• c. Pull up a chair

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Question Nine

• You are conversing with a person who has trouble
  speaking. You are only able to understand a few
  words so you should
• a. Avoid asking them to repeat themselves in case
  you offend them
• b. Pretend you understood and hope you have
  guessed correctly
• c. Ask the person to repeat what you have said
  and repeat it back to check that what you thought
  had been said is correct

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In Summary

• Terminology is important because it reflects our
  attitudes and beliefs
• Using the right word matters. It is about using
  the language marginalized groups and
  organisations that work on their behalf find
  acceptable and not political correctness
• Think before you speak
• Do not be scared to approach issues, or speak of
  personal experiences

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Thank youQuestions?