A Theoretical Framework Of Disability Employment

This one day course for service users with learning disabilities, aims to introduce them to the company interview process and to develop their skills in simple interviewing techniques. Some areas covered are key features of a good interview, understanding verbal and non-verbal communication and assessing candidates through good questioning. This course will be suitable for service users who are interested becoming more involved in recruiting future employees. On completion this course, will enable service users to be more confident when working in partnership with managers and as well as gaining valuable skills that are applicable in the work place and daily living.

The day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families are affected by the policies and legislations in place because it provides rights and entitlements for the individuals and their families. Furthermore, these rights are upheld and protected from discrimination which is very important as it gives them more opportunities. In addition to this, by offering as person-centred care it gives the individual the choice of their care and how they receive it which gives them the freedom of how they would like to live. Moreover, the policies gives the individuals an equal opportunity to access public services, employment and health care which also relates to them being able to live within their community. This is because

This writer was given an assignment of researching three questions related to learning disability. The three questions are: 1. what is a learning disability? 2. How do individuals with learning disabilities process information? and 3. What challenges are related to how these individuals process information? This writer has learned a lot about learning disability and special education all throughout this course, during this research, and during observation time in the classroom. Special education, a program developed in order to provide a free, appropriate education to all students, even those with special needs, was

When working with students with learning disabilities, I often rely on initial/diagnostic assessment to ensure I can provide the correct support for that student. Using formative assessment can also motivate my students, ‘Most student’s with learning disabilities respond favorably too seeing their academic progress charted, and this can become…a very motivational tool.’ Bender, 2002,

Jhay’s Support Group (JSG) assist those who have a learning disability by empowering them to be independent. Educational sessions are provided, in which delivers an effective understanding of their health, personal care and also food preparation. Young people are vulnerable individuals – they seek for reassurance as they go through a complicated phase. This organization is known to be committed and reliable that provides advocacy to make a change towards someone’s life.

Learning disabilities are becoming more and more common as the years go on. According to the life span development book “of all the children in the United States, thirteen percent from three to twenty-one years of age in the United States received special education or related servers in 2011-2012.” That is three percent higher than the amount of people with learning disabilities from 1980-1981. Studies have been and continue to be conducted to determine why learning disabilities are becoming more prevalent in American in recent years.

Relevant background which provides insight into the student’s disability, including medical information and socioemotional information.

One of the barriers expressed by 61.6 % of businesses surveyed by the US DOL is the “actual cost of accommodating disability” (“Survey of employer perspectives”, 2008, p. 12). In order to better understand how people with disabilities are viewed by their peers I will create a survey which will ask responders to voice their feedback on what they believe prevents people with disabilities from engaging in the workforce. The survey will also cover stereotypes which the responder can agree or disagree with.

A disadvantaged group in society that legal and non legal responses have attempted to achieve just outcomes for is people with a disability. ‘The Disability Discrimination Act 1992’ (Cth)’ defines disability as: “a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment” (Australian Network on Disability, 2018). A challenge that people with a disability face is finding and maintaining jobs. This is evident in the statistic “There are 2.1 million Australians of working age with disability. Of these, just over 1 million are employed and another 114,900 are looking for work.” (Australian Network on Disability, 2018) After interviewing a mother of a 17 yr old son with verbal dyspraxia,

Teachers will undeniably continue to face the challenge of being able to teach all students who have learning disabilities. They will continue on the journey in researching the availability of treatments, services, and new theories. There are numerous tools available in teaching; however, discovering exactly which tools will work for all with some type of learning disability, will continue to be a work in progress. Teachers will persist in expanding their education on how to effectively teach special needs children, because of the desire and passion they have for their

It concludes with ‘Invest in Disabilities’ in terms of ‘Grow Your Own’. It further highlights the consequences of the historic medical model of disability, whereby many persons with disabilities leave the education system poorly equipped to join the workplace. The core aim of the article is to encourage organisations to identify learners leaving the schooling system, bridge the skills gap, leveraging the learned skills through employment and the benefit on an organisations Skills Development

The author of this assignment is currently a second year Trainee assistant practitioner (TAP) working in an Inpatient Assessment and Treatment (A&T) unit for adults with a learning disability and/or co-morbidity. In accordance with the skills for Health (2013) Code of professional conduct, confidentiality shall be maintained and the names and places will remain confidential and pseudonyms (*) will be used, for the purpose of this reflection the patient will be referred to simply as”Lizzie”.

The article “Providing Work Opportunities for People with Disabilities Benefits Economy and Society” was published on

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This essay will discuss the term - learning disability or (learning difficulties – a term sometimes used interchangeably) and some possible causes. The nature and role of advocacy as a part of the empowerment process will also be considered. All these will be done in relation to Kelly – a person with Down’s syndrome as a case study. It will explain the progress made with Kelly by her support workers and how these can be further developed to ensure a more independent and meaningful life.