In: Nursing
1 Right to life
People with disability have the right to life. Countries must take all necessary measures to ensure that people with disability are able to effectively enjoy this right on an equal basis with others
Accessibility
People with disability have the right to access all aspects of society on an equal basis with others including the physical environment, transportation, information and communications, and other facilities and services provided to the public.
Awareness-raising
Countries must raise awareness of the rights, capabilities and contributions of people with disability.
2 Disability advocacy may include:
• Providing information to people with disability about their human rights and identifying instances of discrimination.
• Assisting people with disability to uphold their rights by speaking with and writing to people and organisations to raise awareness of problems and seek solutions.
• Helping people with disability negotiate complaints processes or legal action to enforce their human rights
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Focus on what the client can do
Find appropriate milestones and celebrate them.
If someone asks questions about the family member with a disability, let him or her answer when possible. Doing so may help empower the individual to engage with others.
When appropriate, teach family member with a disability to be as independent and self-assured as possible. Always keep health and safety issues in mind
5 Ensure the client comfort by their attitude toward the discussion and the way of answer the clint giving
6 Accessibility applies to both communication and physical access. For instance, health professionals need to be aware of how to effectively communicate with patients who have a range of disabilities, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have a speech, vision, or intellectual disability. Providers should ensure that accessible medical equipment is available for people with disabilities (such as scales, examination tables, or chairs)
7planning processes using a range of tools and resources
person centred thinking
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