QCF 5 Unit 503 1.1
UNIT 503
1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility.
There are two main models which link with equality, diversity and inclusion. These are the social model of disability and the medical model of disability.
(http://ddsg.org.uk/taxi/social-model.html)
Shape Arts claim that ‘The Social Model frames disability as a social construct. Disability is created by physical, organisational and attitudinal barriers, which can be changed and eliminated. This provides a dynamic and positive model which identifies the problem and proposes a solution. It moves away from a position of 'blaming' the individual for their shortcomings, argues that impairment is and always will be present in society, and suggests that the only logical outcome is to plan and organise society in a way that includes, rather than excludes, disabled people.’
(http://ddsg.org.uk/taxi/medical-model.html)
According to UK Disability Month ‘The 'medical model' sees the disabled person as the problem. We are to be adapted to fit into the world as it is. If this is not possible, then we are shut away in some specialised institution or isolated at home, where only our most basic needs are met.’ This model is considered to be prejudice towards people with disabilities and doesn’t aim to help these people access the world around them.
The client group in my current workplace are adults with a range of levels of learning disabilities and autism. Both the social and medical model have an impact on their daily life. The home’s ethos is to support and empower the tenants to live as independently as possible. This is done by providing and engaging them in their own individualised support plans and having weekly tenant meetings where they can choose their own menu and activities for the week. They also have their own PCP meetings yearly, where goals can be set for the individual. This all helps them to make informed decisions and
1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility.
There are two main models which link with equality, diversity and inclusion. These are the social model of disability and the medical model of disability.
(http://ddsg.org.uk/taxi/social-model.html)
Shape Arts claim that ‘The Social Model frames disability as a social construct. Disability is created by physical, organisational and attitudinal barriers, which can be changed and eliminated. This provides a dynamic and positive model which identifies the problem and proposes a solution. It moves away from a position of 'blaming' the individual for their shortcomings, argues that impairment is and always will be present in society, and suggests that the only logical outcome is to plan and organise society in a way that includes, rather than excludes, disabled people.’
(http://ddsg.org.uk/taxi/medical-model.html)
According to UK Disability Month ‘The 'medical model' sees the disabled person as the problem. We are to be adapted to fit into the world as it is. If this is not possible, then we are shut away in some specialised institution or isolated at home, where only our most basic needs are met.’ This model is considered to be prejudice towards people with disabilities and doesn’t aim to help these people access the world around them.
The client group in my current workplace are adults with a range of levels of learning disabilities and autism. Both the social and medical model have an impact on their daily life. The home’s ethos is to support and empower the tenants to live as independently as possible. This is done by providing and engaging them in their own individualised support plans and having weekly tenant meetings where they can choose their own menu and activities for the week. They also have their own PCP meetings yearly, where goals can be set for the individual. This all helps them to make informed decisions and