ocus Statement: The intent of this paper is to explore the many aspects and/or questions as it relates to group facilitation work with people with “special needs.”
A. Statistics:
According to Statistics Canada, 2006 presented an 1.9% increase in disability when compared to the rate of 2001—of which 3.7% of that figure accounts for children between the ages of zero and four while 4.7% accounts for those between the ages 15 to 24.
• In addition, of those aged zero to four with one or more disabilities 68.8% also had a “chronic health condition-related disability.” Hence, one should reflect on the following as such—numbers rose like this in a span of five years, nearly 10 years ago. Thus, if a more updated record on the matter from Statistics …show more content…
The Children/Youth with “Special Needs”
To shift focus to the apprehensions of the challenged individuals themselves, given that each intellectually and physically challenged person has differing life experiences that shape their life accordingly, the majority will meet w/ financial, eviro. social, as well as social and systemic barriers (enviro & system).
• Enviro barriers encompass issues such as an inaccessible workplace, washrooms, and parking (enviro & system).
• Systemic barriers are issues such as the focusing of others on the disability rather than the ability and misconception regarding an employer’s legal obligation to accommodate (enviro & system).
• Social challenges include unfair treatment by others due to the recognition of disabilities & similarly the barring social and work-related events (enviro & system).
• Lastly, personal challenges consist challenges such as a lack of work experience, a low amount of education & training, as well as a lack of self-awareness, confidence in oneself, and low self-esteem (enviro & system). Other trials include underdeveloped social, interpersonal and self-management skills, in addition to an absence of aid as it has to do w/ transportation (enviro &
A. Statistics:
According to Statistics Canada, 2006 presented an 1.9% increase in disability when compared to the rate of 2001—of which 3.7% of that figure accounts for children between the ages of zero and four while 4.7% accounts for those between the ages 15 to 24.
• In addition, of those aged zero to four with one or more disabilities 68.8% also had a “chronic health condition-related disability.” Hence, one should reflect on the following as such—numbers rose like this in a span of five years, nearly 10 years ago. Thus, if a more updated record on the matter from Statistics …show more content…
The Children/Youth with “Special Needs”
To shift focus to the apprehensions of the challenged individuals themselves, given that each intellectually and physically challenged person has differing life experiences that shape their life accordingly, the majority will meet w/ financial, eviro. social, as well as social and systemic barriers (enviro & system).
• Enviro barriers encompass issues such as an inaccessible workplace, washrooms, and parking (enviro & system).
• Systemic barriers are issues such as the focusing of others on the disability rather than the ability and misconception regarding an employer’s legal obligation to accommodate (enviro & system).
• Social challenges include unfair treatment by others due to the recognition of disabilities & similarly the barring social and work-related events (enviro & system).
• Lastly, personal challenges consist challenges such as a lack of work experience, a low amount of education & training, as well as a lack of self-awareness, confidence in oneself, and low self-esteem (enviro & system). Other trials include underdeveloped social, interpersonal and self-management skills, in addition to an absence of aid as it has to do w/ transportation (enviro &