Understanding
Disability & Inclusion
In this learning section we will take you through the main concepts of disability & Inclusion as well as the the barriers faced by people with disabilities.
You can click on the items below to learn about each subject.
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The Basic Concepts
Defining Disability
Inclusion - Exclusion
In thise section we explain the concepts of Exclusion, Segregation, Integration, and Inclusion, giving specific examples that relate to education.
Models of Viewing Disability
Understanding the three models of viewing disability will help you to analyse your interventions and build an inclusive environment.
Reasonable Accommodation
This section breaks down the concept of reasonable accommodation and suggests approaches that an organization or employer could use to enable persons with disabilities to fully participate and perform to the best of their ability.
Disability Etiquette & Respectful Language
Interacting with persons with disabilities in a respectful way is an important part of disability inclusion.
Barriers Faced By People With Disabilities
Intro: Barriers Faced by People with Disabilities
Learn about the barries faced by people with disabilities.
Attitude
Attitudes are often the biggest barrier faced by people with disabilities, shaped by societal norms and beliefs, and can either limit opportunities or, when positive, empower individuals to achieve their potential.
Inclusive Communication
Inclusive communication ensures that information is shared in a way that everyone, including people with disabilities, can understand, using accessible formats such as sign language, Braille, or verbal descriptions to overcome communication barriers.
Accessibility: A Barrier Free Environment
Accessibility refers to creating environments, products, and services that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access without barriers, ensuring equal participation in all aspects of life through physical, technological, and social accommodations.
Active Participation
Participation implies that a person with a disability can fully take part in everyday, ordinary aspects of life, with an emphasis on building lasting connections with their community.