Supporting Disability Support Workers - Workbook - IDEASWA

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Find out what the person likes or dislikes. They may not like crowdsor loud noises, or they may like walking or extreme sports. Somepeople with a disability do not like going out with other people with adisability.Try some activities to gauge their interest. Are they smiling,interacting with others, actively participating or are they sittingalone, not responding to interactions and waiting to leave?A person may not understand an activity that you are describing.Show them photos of the activity or people participating in theactivity.Continually ask the person what they would like to do.Speak with their parents or someone who has known them for a longtime. What have they enjoyed previously, what have they disliked,and why.For someone who has limited verbal communication, non-verbalcommunication such as gestures or behaviours may indicate theirlike or dislike.Finding out what is available:Once a person‟s interest is identified, the next step is to identify placesthat can meet their interest. A Disability Support Worker, with theperson they support, will need to investigate costs, accessibility, supportlevels required to participate, location and any other requirements thatare specific to the individual.There are a range of places that can be used to research what isavailable. This includes the white pages, community newspaper, localdisability service providers, friends and family, sporting or hobbyassociations, notice boards and community centres.Supporting the individual:Supporting the individual to participate in the activity is as individual asidentifying their interests. All people are different and so are theirsupport needs. Asking the person how they would like to be supported isthe first step. Getting to know the person is also essential, as you willunderstand their needs but also understand what role they would likeyou to take.Once part of the activity, the role of the Disability Support Workershould be to: Identify a key person in which to direct any requests Identify people who show an interest in the person you support andmay like to be an informal support Create opportunities for the person you support to work with othersin the group – it is their hobby or interest not the Disability SupportWorkers Ultimately, the role of the Disability Support Worker should be togradually withdraw from the activity and allow the group (or anindividual in the group) to provide the support. If this is not feasible,a volunteer with similar interests may be found to offer the support.Supporting Disability Support Workers 34
The key point to understand with community inclusion is that everyonehas right to participate in their community and such participation shouldbe positive and based on a persons individual interests and wishes.Why is community inclusion important for all people?What does community inclusion offer a person with a disability?What are the three steps a Disability Support Worker follows withcommunity inclusion?It is vital that community inclusion is based on the individual‟s interests.True or False?How would you determine what a person‟s interests are?Would it be different if you new them for a long time?Justin uses an electric wheelchair for mobility. He has a dream of skydivingand asks you to help him achieve his dream. What are some ofthe things you would need to consider, in the planning process, to assisthim to achieve his dream?Supporting Disability Support Workers 35
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Page 3 and 4: ContentsIntroduction ..............
Page 5: Disability Support Workers are peop
Page 8 and 9: Why Carers need respiteRespite is d
Page 10 and 11: Values and AttitudesEveryone has di
Page 12 and 13: There are a range of things that ar
Page 14 and 15: People have a range of perceptions
Page 16 and 17: Think back to the first time you me
Page 18 and 19: Expectancy - “If we believe you a
Page 20 and 21: Being a Role ModelPeople who are em
Page 22 and 23: LanguageEveryone has values, attitu
Page 24 and 25: Consider the language used in the f
Page 26 and 27: Tom is 8 years old and has cerebral
Page 28 and 29: How are the rights of people with a
Page 30 and 31: Disability Service StandardsThe Dis
Page 32 and 33: Which services are expected to prov
Page 36 and 37: ConfidentialityPeople with a disabi
Page 38 and 39: Privacy and dignityPrivacy relates
Page 40 and 41: Safety at workAll employees have th
Page 42 and 43: What are the three principles used
Page 44 and 45: What is manual handling defined as?
Page 46 and 47: d) Rinse hands under warm running w
Page 48 and 49: Decision-making and choicePeople wi
Page 50 and 51: Proof of negligence is required to
Page 52 and 53: Challenging BehaviourBehaviours are
Page 54 and 55: As with any negative behaviour that
Page 56 and 57: CommunicationCommunication is an in
Page 58 and 59: What could you do if you are confro
Page 60 and 61: Dysphagia is a serious condition th
Page 62 and 63: Professional DevelopmentProfessiona
Page 65 and 66: Code of conductThe Code of Conduct
Page 67 and 68: Use of motor vehicleMany Disability
Page 69 and 70: Appendix 2Disability Services Act 1
Page 71 and 72: Acronyms, terminology and jargonAcr
Page 73 and 74: 14. Disability Services Queensland
Page 75 and 76: 48. Enable Consultation Services (2

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