Contemporary Attitudes

Empathy towards people with disabilities is a quality that I consider has been deep-seated in me since an early age. For example, when I was ten years old, while watching the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) telethon, I was moved to do a fundraiser in my community. All the money raised was sent to the MDA. This made me aware that we can all contribute in some way or another to the good of others. Later on, after completing my high school, I decided to pursue a degree in Physical Education and recreation for children with disabilities. Working as an Adeptive Physical Educator gave me the opportunity to change the lives of many students. The years invested in this occupation brought me great personal and professional satisfactions that still follow me to this

This also means more disabled individuals are receiving work in television, for example, such as jack osboune who has recently been diagnosed with MS. Also the Paralympics was a huge success in Britain bringing attention to people’s abilities rather than disabilities. In the workplace, policies and procedures when applying for a job in care such as CRB checks are mandatory, however CRB’s do not give a well-rounded picture of the potential employee’s opinions, so it is up to fellow staff members to challenge them if they are deemed to be discriminatory against the residents in their care.

Adults working with SEN children spend the majority of their time supporting that child however sometimes it’s the practitioners that needs the support. The role of the practitioners can be hard work and isn’t taken lightly, the practitioner needs support from other people around them to help promote their confidence and provide the correct provision for the children. A helpful support to practitioners could be the charity Mencap. Mencap work in partnership with people with a learning disability and all our services support people to live life as they choose.

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.

1.2 It is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values this is because you then include the individual in activities and allowing them to make choices. People with disabilities should be seen as equal partners and not people

It is crucial that there is a government system that caters for the disabled by providing them with the needed structure to give them an opportunity in life. More so, the fact that the disabled are socially disadvantaged and that the services that entail them are expensive and rare, demands that the leadership, engage the community and the leadership structure in catering for them. As a leader in the Bedford community, I believe I have a role and responsibility towards these disadvantaged persons. The members of the community or the families that have to take care of these disadvantaged persons are usually forced to sacrifice a lot without the help of the government, and I feel there is a needed to cater for them. Also, I will be helping to provide employment

I have always been energized by the opportunity to make a positive and tangible impact on my community. During my time at Georgetown, such excitement came from involvement in multiple activities ranging from student government to fellowships, and from on-campus advocacy to community service. Since graduating from Georgetown, I have continued my commitment to service through extensive involvement as a SERVE Leader at Fannie Mae. Still, I miss the opportunity to organize events and engage members of my community to the extent I did when I was in school. What’s more, I have found it difficult to continue involvement in the disability space since graduation, as my current employer has limited avenues for employees with disabilities to network.

I wish to apply for the post of a Learning Disability Clinician at Hillingdon CAMHS initiative because:

I was apprehensive about this exercise. I did not want to trivialize what it means to be living with a disability. I wondered; which disability am I comfortable doing? Do I have the resources? Am I capable? Nevertheless, this appeared to be a simple task and I have plenty of experience working with people with disability. I thought,

As someone who works with individuals with autism and other disabilities, it is disheartening seeing the mistreatment that they must endure in all aspects of their lives. The stereotypes and stigmas that surround these individuals are often incorrect and misguided. There are plenty of individuals with disabilities that are capable of living productive lives and it is important for them to be included in

Throughout the interview, Emma emphasized the importance of participatory approach and building the bridges between persons with disabilities and decision makers. The WRC started the discussion

After an accident or injury, many prefer to hide away lacking to passion to get out in the community while learning to deal with their disability. They need encouragement, information, compassion, and sometimes some sympathy. With some tact, prompting, and guidance, it is our job as support workers to help them get back to a ‘normal’ life as possible. This means helping them find a place in society that is comfortable for them. Even if it is in a new direction from that which they were use to before. Our primary job is personal care and getting them ready for the day, but I believe our secondary responsibility is to help them find a direction to head in. A goal to aim for that makes sense to them, and helps with a feeling of value or

As an advocate for youth with diverse behavioural and intellectual disabilities, I work to create a sustainable environment that encourages each participant’s potential. Working in an environment with highly sensitive participants has given me insight towards the importance of quickly and efficiently diffusing negative situations that would otherwise escalate. I aim to empower these individuals, many of whom have expressed feelings of their own insignificance in society. I am given the privilege

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The scope of this essay is to develop a strategy for improved performance in the next five years for Australia Post, by assessing the current strategy adopted by the organization and providing recommendations for improvement of the current strategy. The current strategies employed by Australia post are: • Building community engagement program and the launching of National Conversation.

This study explored the attitudes and experiences of dog owners who have had their dog neutered. Little research has explored owner attitudes and experiences of dog neutering, with the only Australian study of this nature being conducted over two decades ago.6 Moreover, most research on this topic has used quantitative methods where participants stated whether they agreed or disagreed with particular statements. An exception is the qualitative study of Downes et al4 which examined enabling and disabling factors in the decision of dog owners to neuter their pet.4 Regardless of research methodology, most studies have focused on factors that influence owners’ decision to, or not to, neuter their dog and the relationship of