Unit 245

There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as person not what their disability or diagnosis is, the focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and

1:2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities many have an additional impact on the individual’s well being and quality of life.

Outline the legal entitlements of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs.

Identify the issue – advocacy begins with a problem or issue this could be environment, economic, social and other factors

By completing this module you will learn about the limits to the advocacy role and

Poverty also influences our responses to health and illness. The level of income below that which people cannot afford a minimum, nutritionally adequate diet, suitable and secure housing, heating and hot water, and beds to sleep on.

1.identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities

1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, gifts and interests...

There are many things which can affect access to complementary therapies. The ones I will be explaining are:

1.1 Identify Legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities.

There is a range of conditions to be found within the spectrum which can also be seen as a continuum. The labels which are attached to certain parts of the spectrum are a guide, but do not indicate clear cut boundaries between one condition and another. One form of autism seems to blend into another, and sometimes it can be unclear where an individual stands. Nor does it greatly matter, provided enough is understood to ensure that the person receives all the necessary and appropriate support. Some of the key conditions on the autistic spectrum are:

Citizen Advocacy. The citizen Advocacy are mathced to the individuals with partly those with the most difficulty expressing there needs. They offer them with regular contact in order to get to know them and there wishes.

The population I feel passionate toward is the elderly population. The elderly population is growing and several of the elderly are experiencing elderly neglect and abuse. The first strategy I would use to advocate for the elderly would be the media. I would use the media to show people how the elderly are being neglect or abused. The second strategy I would use would be persuading. This strategy would be useful when working with a board to add or change a law to protect elderly rights. Petitioning would be the last strategy I would use. I would set up petitions for elderly rights and places the petitions in hospitals, nursing homes, churches, and doctor offices.

I consider myself more of a change agent than an advocate. When employed, I was a Six Sigma Greenbelt and Business Analyst. It was my position to be the change agent within many departments in the corporation. I reviewed processes and brainstormed solutions to improve deficiencies, then gain approval from associates and management to promote positive and quantitative change. In society, I have never been one that supports an agency through advocacy, with the exception of a few contributions here and there. But I have always been one to speak up when I feel an organization or other social system has done me or someone else wrong. I’ve written letters to congressmen, senators, governors, commissioners, mayors, superintendents of schools,

Recommendations for the Advocacy Campaign Leaders: To better utilize the available resources the advocacy groups they must: