TTQ1:
HSHM368
Living with Disability in Contemporary Society
Assessment 2: Essay
Weight:50% of the unit assessment
Word length:3000 words (+/-10%)
Notes:Written assignment
Due Date:Is displayed at the bottom of this page
This assessment relates to: Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Task
Discuss possible
barriers that prevent social inclusion for people with disabilities in the
community. You can select people with intellectual and/or physical
disabilities. Outline measures that may address these barriers and increase the
likelihood of social inclusion for people living with disability.
In this essay you may wish to focus attention on attitudinal (individual and
societal), architectural (external and internal design), and/or structural
(organisation/government/ bureaucracy) barriers and strategies. Provide
references where appropriate.
Consider in your answer appropriate key issues which may need to be revised whilst organising a team for āwholisticā case management for the people concerned. Include specific needs which may be assessed such as employment, sexual health and others which have been addressed in your study guide.
Note:This essay should focus on disabilities other than age related
disabilities (eg. arthritis, hearing/vision impairment or dementia in Elderly
people).
Assignments not meeting these criteria will be marked down or given a Fail
grade for not following the assignment question and instructions.
To achieve a passing grade, students must attempt all components of assessment for the unit, and achieve a minimum 50% aggregate mark.
Referencing You must use the APA referencing system.
Marking criteria
Assignment Marking sheet
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