Social work practice is an area of thought where much emphasis is put on new and more in depth discoveries of combating disadvantage. Three leading themes within social work research are critical awareness, the capacity to view aspects from new perspectives and mindfulness as opposed to rigid thinking (Alston & Bowles, 2012). Women with disabilities are more likely to report abuse then women without disabilities, and even abuse specific to their disabilities (Rich, 2014). Women with disabilities are more likely to face issues accessing services and support, and this can be linked to discriminatory stereotypes (Pestka & Wendt, 2014). This literature review has been done to help identify the current state of supports and interventions for these women with their disabilities and any children they may have accounted for, in their immediate and long-term support options and possible areas of change. This literature review will begin with a brief summary of the data collected. Continued by an exploration of the research’s importance for social work practice. Key terms used with their definitions will then follow and the methodology used to create this literature review will be explained. Results and findings are then expanded on within the four key themes of: fear; accessing services; disbelief and professional incompetence. Gaps in the literature are discussed before moving into an examination of the implications for social work practice that the research has produced. Women
Within this essay the areas in which discrimination and oppression occur will be highlighted and then evaluated to show how ‘good’ anti oppressive/ discriminative practice within social work can ‘aid’ and empower service users who are in groups that experience oppression and discrimination to overcome their problems. Gil (1994) states that “the conditions that cause people to seek help from social services are usually direct or indirect consequences of social, economic, and political institutions, and... the profession of social work is ethically committed to promote social justice. Insights into oppression and social
People who experience a disability are some of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups within our society. This essay will explain what disability is and what it means to have a disability. Disability can often be seen as a form of social deviance, and so, because of this, the disability community can be othered and excluded within mainstream society. This essay will give examples of how othering occurs and how othering could be avoided, when working as a social worker with people with disabilities. Social workers have an extremely important role in the lives of people with a disability. Social workers are often a person with a disability’s voice and advocate and they need to set an example for
If we protect children from harm they are more likely to grow up into confident members of society. Children with a disability are three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect and it’s up to us as practitioners to recognise the signs and symptoms to protect all children.
The Act prohibits discrimination against disabled people in a range of circumstances, covering employment and occupation, education, transport, and the provision of
Outcome 1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights ind inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities
Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities.
In today’s day and age several individuals who are living with any disability look for support through a social worker. As it is the social worker's job to find different support groups, counsel, and provide the right services to their client. This could be done so by signing them up for Ontario disability support programs, Ontario Works, etc. As agencies would have it they only usually see disability as only being physical, they can give support services out easier. For example if a social worker was helping an individual with an intellectual disability which prevented them from working, and they had to apply for Ontario Works the social worker would have to make sure that individual has all the paperwork stating that they actually have that disability. However, if they are helping an individual who is in a wheelchair apply for this support they would be able to get it done a lot faster. Social Workers’ try their very best not to judge and help every client but sometimes there are several barriers in the way before they can even start the process of that. Disability oppression is one of those
The Americans with Disabilities Act was executed in 1990. It stated that the act is a civil right that forbids the discrimination towards anyone with a disability. Basically, no discrimination in school, work, etc. Disabilities such as a disability of vision, learning, mental health, or movement. Places of work used to not accommodate people, but now they must. People with disabilities were gainful from the ADA act. After the act was executed, people with disabilities, places of work were now required to do so. A lot people profited from the ADA it was helpful in many ways. The American Deaf community was a group who benefited from the ADA act. The issue with that is the Deaf community do not label themselves as disabled, but a culture. The
…“Children with disabilities should be educated in the most open and normal environment possible (the least restrictive environment); when needed, evaluations, diagnose, and treatments should be done without stigmatization and discrimination.”… (Pg. 176)
All women have the potential of facing issues of gender, their bodies, sexuality, reproduction, abuse and violence. But what one may fail to realize is that women of disability experience a wider range of these types of issues on a daily basis. Oppression of disabled women is a huge controversy that leaves our society with many unanswered questions. By taking a deeper look on this issue, will help us understand the effects of oppression on disabled women by analyzing four specific examples from “The Reader” of Supplemental Readings for Women and Disability by Marsha Saxton, PhD, that expands more on women of disability that both internalize and resist oppression.
Living with disabilities on a daily basis can be more difficult then some realize. Many people who are born with developmental disabilities start their education and therapy at a very young age and there are also those people who have been diagnosed with a disability sometime during their lifetime. But what is there for them to do once they have graduated from high school or are told they are too old to continue in a regular school or they are simply told they aren’t accepted in the “normal” community? In all reality there really
Literature reviews are very beneficial to social work research. Literature reviews help the social worker understand the theoretical explanations of social enigmas. During a literature review, the writer provides the reader with a synopsis of other major studies and types of interventions that have been reported by other researchers and evaluators. Theoretical explanations can be understood as underlying factors that may remedy or cause social problems. For example, discrimination can be considered a theoretical explanation that causes the oppression and challenges people with disabilities face in society. People with disabilities may be discriminated against in society for a variety of reasons. The discrimination individuals with disabilities
Do you know anyone who suffers from a learning disability? There are several disabilities out there, so chances are you must know someone who battles with the day-to-day hassles. But, are learning disabilities really a hassle? More often than not, this can be considered a misconception. Learning disabilities (LD) affect the way a person “of at least average intelligence receives, stores, and processes information” (NCLD 2001). This neurological disorder prevents children especially from being able to perform well academically. Therefore more time and special programs are fostered to them. Once one is educated about what the disability means, the causes of LD, what programs are available to
The importance of education for all children, especially for those with disability and with limited social and economic opportunities, is indisputable. Indeed, the special education system allowed children with disability increased access to public education. Apart from that, the special education system has provided for them an effective framework for their education, and for the institutions involved to identify children with disability sooner. In turn, this promotes greater inclusion of children with disability alongside their nondisabled peers. In spite of these advances however, many obstacles remain, including delays in providing services for children with disability, as well as regulatory and
Fritz’s mom is a parent that is clearly and actively involved in her son’s education. She has some valid concerns about her son’s education, and should work closely with the teachers and para-professionals to find balance between school and family functions in order to help Fritz live a healthy and successful life.