How Does The National Disability Discrimination Act Define...

How does the National Disability Discrimination Act define a disability? â€Å"The definition of disability’ used in the Act is broad. It includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological and learning disabilities. It also includes physical disfigurements and the presence of disease-causing organisms, such as the HIV virus. The Act covers disabilities that people have now, had in the past, may have in the future or which they are believed to have.† What types of disability are recognised from a Government perspective and therefor attract a degree of support? â€Å"The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) identifies and defines the following categories of disability: Physical - affects a person s mobility or†¦show more content†¦It represents a commitment by all levels of government, industry and the community to a unified, national approach to policy and program development. This new approach will assist in addressing the challenges faced by people with disability, both now and into the future. (dss.gov.au) Some of the Challenges faced by disabled people of today â€Å"The sorts of challenges which persist for people with disabilities, their Carers and their families are those that make the navigating day-to-day life difficult. Like access to services, buildings, technology, education and training, telecommunications and any other ordinary everyday activities or issues that most able persons would take for granted. Other issues which are faced include the limited access to services, a lack of service options, issues regarding funding and resourcing, and jurisdictional challenges between state and federal government servicing and responsibility.† (dss.gov.au) Client research: (ask the carers and see client notes, must be conscious of any Privacy guidelines) 1) What is the name of the client you worked with? Lisha Tang 2) What is her disability? The carers could only inform us that Lisha was intellectually challenged. 3) What foods does she prefer? LISHA - Noodles, vegetables, salad, pasta. Lisha is a vegetarian OMAR – Cabbage Rolls (steamed) 4) What does she like doing?