Question

Provide an in-depth information on three community resources that focus on health promotion for the disabled person. Include in your discussion: the type of resource, the focus of the resource, how the disabled person can access the resource, and does the resource provide health promotion screening services.

Answer 1

Health care organizations are essential community resources, particularly for individuals who are disabled or do not have the financial resources to access private health care providers.

Health promotion for people with disabilities must become a major focus for the new millennium.

Rehabilitation

*The disabled person needs psychological support .vocational counselling and job training may be necessary for the individual to have a healthy living.

*Rehabilitation focusses in mental and physical health and correcting the body image by prosthetic devices if available.

* Health care providers team giving care should be easily accessible and help the individual in learning prosthetic device usage which can help in activities of daily living.

*rehabilitation services promote independence ,self respect, and an acceptable quality of life for the individual.

Supported living centres

*This service allows a person to enjoy the dignity and pride of living in his/her own home (rather than licensed facilities), while also providing the support needed to remain healthy and safe.

* Supported living services provide one to one support for up to 24 hours a day for people with greater needs.

*People with supported Living Services work on objectives of their choosing which usually include assistance with daily tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, household management, safety, shopping, and accessing community resources.

* This helps disabled persons to be calm and happy which help in improving their mental health.

Nutrition

* Food should be provided for disabled persons when they receive food with all essential nutrients it helps in their health promotiopromotion.