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EDAC135 Person-Centred Planning and Inclusive Learning

10 cp

Contemporary views of disability describe disability as a social construct shaped by the interaction of an individuals characteristics and needs and the social and environmental structures of society. People with disabilities have the right to the same opportunities and experiences as their peers who do not experience disability. This right includes living, working and learning in the same environments and experiencing the same patterns of life as other members of society.

Whilst people with disabilities have the same rights as other members of society, they may have additional needs which need to be accommodated to attain the same conditions that other people experience. A cornerstone to facilitating the full participation of people with disabilities in society is inclusive learning across the lifespan. Inclusive Education recognises every individual's right to be treated equally, and to be accorded the same services and opportunities as everyone else. In a school setting, full inclusive education involves educating all children in regular classrooms all of the time, regardless of the degree or severity of a disability.

This unit will examine the impact of disability on learning and explore principles, learning methodologies and specific strategies for attaining full inclusive education in a range of life domains such as school, work, home and community life.

The attainment of full inclusive education requires careful planning and supports tailored to the specific needs of the individual. This may include assessment of current functioning and participation and planning for steps and supports that will be required for the individual to achieve his or her dreams and aspirations. This unit will examine approaches to person-centred planning that foster the achievement of individualised goals.

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