January 28, 2012

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A disability is a condition which affects an individual’s ability to undertake everyday activities. A disability may affect a person’s sensory, mobility or mental function. There are different types of disability, including: Physical disability Vision disability Mental health disorders Learning difficulties Hearing disability Brain, head and spinal cord injuries Physical … [Read More...]

Challenges facing those with disabilities

Life with disability is often challenging but with the help and support of national health and local government organisations, charities and relatives, an increasingly large proportion of disabled people are learning to cope with their disability and facing the challenge head on.

How do disabilities affect people?

People are affected by disabilities in different ways, as are their disabled independence. The effects are usually determined by the nature of the individual’s condition but they can also depend on the help and support network available to the individual.

Some people are only mildly affected by their disability, while others will be more seriously affected and will require more attention and care.

Disability and education

Many parents worry about their children going to school and this prospect can be particularly daunting for parents of disabled children.

However, there is lots of advice, help and support available for children at school and the law now requires schools to take steps to promote integration and make changes which will make school life easier for children with disabilities.

This may include making physical changes to the school, providing additional academic support for pupils or introducing more universal activities to the curriculum.
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Disabled independence

Many people with disabilities manage very well living on their own, but they may require help. This may involve a carer or nurse popping in at certain times of the day or the local authority providing funding for special equipment, for example.

There is also financial assistance available from the government for people with disabilities to promote disabled independence, which can help with transport, living and healthcare costs.

Disability and employment

Some people with disabilities cannot work because of their health. However, many go on to pursue successful careers.

Looking for a job can be difficult but there is help available at Job centres across the UK and specialist Disability Employment Advisers are also available to offer additional assistance when finding a job. There is also financial help available for disabled people, and you can contact your local authority