Disability in Childhood: Case Study 4

This presentation discusses the issues of disadvantage and oppression faced by disabled children, including education, child protection, inadequate funding, physical inaccessibility, and negative attitudes. It also explores socially constructed notions, models of disability, and relevant policies. The conclusion highlights the need for effective interventions and support for children with disabilities.

DISABILITY IN CHILDHOOD
Case study 4

Table of Content
 Introduction
 Issues of disadvantage and oppression
 Socially constructed notions
 Models of disability
 Relevant policies
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
Disability is that kind of medical issue which exists
within an individual at the time of birth or through an
sever accident which impacts person physically and
mentally. These kinds of medical conditions can
happen at any age means are not bound by age. Such
situations are very sensitive which makes an individual
dependent upon people in its surroundings. Disability
can be simplified over as condition that makes
difficulty for a person over performing various
activities or social connection around them.

Issues of disadvantage and oppression
Education: Cai received zero support from the school as
teachers have not taken any action against the students
who are teasing and bulling him. Lack of teachers
ability: Cai school does not have any teaching assistant
who is trained with the SENCO. So well trained
teachers should be appointed for such children.

Issues of disadvantage and oppression
Child Protection: There is no particular way for child
protection to prevent Down Syndrome. With a child it
is highest responsibility for parents to take care of their
child and provide all the facility on time. For more
support call the Down's Syndrome association helpline
on 03331212300 visit the Mencap website for the care
of Down Syndrome child.

Issues of disadvantage and oppression
Inadequate funding: This means that persons taking
initiative for such children does not get funds easily
and has to struggle. Also at point of time
accommodation is based upon decisions that are
related to various kinds of consideration.

Issues of disadvantage and oppression
Physical Inaccessibility: Students having
disabilities face lot of problems which becomes
barrier to educational services it includes
accessibility issues for them like elevators are
there which crowded and no free stairs are are
there for them. Also heavy doors and
transportation issues is also very common
barrier for them.

Issues of disadvantage and oppression
Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes: This is one of
the most impactful thing faced by students with
disabilities in school. As they have to face
humiliation with harassment which makes
students feel mentally disturbed.

Socially constructed notions
Education: This is one of the most impactful parts of a
disabled children life. It deals over learning and
developing of knowledge within school life.

Socially constructed notions
Transitions to Adulthood: This means that
as the child with disability is been dealing
various problems in childhood can continue
to be there as he gains adulthood. It can
make him or her face problems in
professional and personal life.

Socially constructed notions
Child Protection: For protecting of disable children
various acts has been introduce which are ha been
helped in making an framework in order to give these
children various opportunities that is not given to them
by the society. Further these acts have been promoting
various kinds of positive aspects in society. This is
required in order to make human rights goal to be
achieved in every sector.

Models of disability
Medical model is that kind of model which makes a person
with disability deal with both physical and mental
boundaries. In this person having disability at large which
makes him or her get disconnected with social environment
or society. The model is also known as Biological-
Inferiority or Functional-Limitation Model.

Models of disability
Social model has been dealing over disabilities which results
into developing of those circumstances which make disable
person face difficulties regarding social and attitude barriers
which makes prevention of people form getting damaged
within society in order to make participation in society to be
done. This model has been making removal of various issues
like attitude problem, physical and institutional barriers
which makes improvement of these social life possible.

Models of disability
In this model two challenges has to be faced
in relation to down syndrome and they are
population is getting increase day by day
that makes adjustment not to be done in
easy manner in terms of people suffering
from such disability. Second challenge that
has to be faced make difficulty over
understanding professional conducts within
the field.

Relevant policies
`The Equality Act 2010: This is one of the most affective acts
that has been formed in order to make equality possible.
Main objective of act is to make sure eliminate
discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct.
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share
a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

Relevant policies
Safeguard disabled and children Act
2009: This has been formed in the year
2009 which is one of the most important
part that makes guidance to be provided to
everyone which involves safeguarding of
children. In this children is required to
make specific needs and disabilities at high
risk to be identified.

Conclusion
As per the presentation it has been concluded that Down
syndrome is disease that face by the children due to
genetic disorder. It carries out many problems in their
life that categorised into different aspects. These are
focusing on the different factors that directly and
indirectly impact on the child like education, self
advocacy, child protection. Along with focus on
disability derivatives that needs to be conducted
effectively.

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References
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