Diversity

Question 1

What is ‘culture’?

Answer 1

the way of life of a person or community

Question 2

What is ‘diversity’?

Answer 2

the uniqueness and difference between individuals and/or communities

Question 3

What is ‘cultural respect’?

Question 4

definition of disability

Answer 4

person with disabilities include those who have long term physical, mental and intellectual, or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective partition in society on an equal basis

Question 5

indicators a person might be disabled

Answer 5

• trying to tell you something in their own way that they are disabled
• signs they are struggling with their surrounding environment - noise, flashing lights, etc
• responding to you differently than you expected, or maybe they’re not responding at all (this could be in their body language and/or based on what they say)
• struggling to comply with your demands
• asking you to call another person - whether it be a family member, care or support person
• refusing to cooperate
• appearing distressed or confused

Question 6

what is key to engaging with people with disabilities?

Answer 6

communication. special attention is needed to identify their indicators and cues, and adapt communication to their needs

Question 7

medical model of disability

Answer 7

says people are disabled by their impairments or differences

Question 8

social model of disability

Answer 8

says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, limiting people from participating in society on an equal basis with others