Describe the Barriers in Working

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Disability
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CHOSEN CLIENT GROUP: DISABILITY
Introduction
Communication remains considered as an exchange of information by writing, speaking,
or using some other medium (Machiels, Metzelthin, Hamers & Zwakhalen, 2017).
Communication remains one of the acts of delivering the message from one person to another
with the efficient use of mutually understood signs, symbols as well as semiotic rules
(‘’Communicating with People with Disabilities’’, 2019). There are many channels of
communication that might be chosen by the communicator as per her/his convenience level. The
numerous channel of communication consists of- auditory, visual, as well as tactile, for example,
Braille. The transmission of information from the sender to the receiver might be affected by
numerous things. These include cultural situations and emotions, among others. The sender
encodes the message normally in a mixture of words as well as non-verbal communication. The
receiver then decodes the message. Effective communication indeed involves overcoming
communication barriers and minimization of potential misunderstanding at every stage in the
communication process.
Describe the Barriers in Working with the Chosen Client Group
At times, individuals find it hard to communicate with persons having hearing issues and
vision impairment due to specific communication styles as well as the language needed to be
select for them to communicate (Chinn, 2017). Disabled people have different communication
styles. Some may be extremely articulate; some extremely talkative, as well as others may have
no or limited verbal communication. So, it means that an individual needs to have knowledge
and skills on those communication styles of which you find that many people lack the necessary
knowledge and skills that can enable them to communicate fully with the disabled people. There

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are indeed a lot of problems in communication as well as interaction with individuals with a
disability. People are at times concerned that they shall say the wrong thing when
communicating with them, so they say nothing at all- hence further segregating individuals with
disabilities.
Demonstrate a Clear Understanding of the Communication Skills Required For Effectively
Communicating With the Chosen Client Group
It has been observed that most of the time, individuals find it challenging to communicate
with such people who are suffering from vision impairment and hearing issues. It remains not
easy for every person to communicate with such people because specific knowledge and skills is
needed among the people to communicate with them well. They ought to know various sign
languages that remain used by disable individuals to communicate with others. The main skill
that an individual has to possess to communicate with disabled people is patience. He/she ought
to have the patience to know what they are trying to communicate. Also, patience is essential
because it enables people to understand how to respond to people with disabilities. The
communicator ought to wave her hands or tap an individual who is deaf on the shoulder. After
getting the attention, he should start communication by speaking in regular language.
(Developing Effective Communication | SkillsYouNeed, 2019). Also, the communicator that
there is nothing in front of his/her mouth to enable the person with disability to understand him
well by reading his mouth (Communicating with People with Disabilities, 2019).
Identify Applicable Resources That May Assist With Communication When
Communicating With the Chosen Client
There are many communication aids, as well as accommodations that can enable
successful communication. These can consist of the use of qualified interpreters (oral, sign