“Focusing on the social model of disability, discuss the ways in which the physical environment can make a difference to the lives of people and who have care needs and those who support them. (Total words – 1555) PART B – HOME AS A PLACE FOR CARE (Total words – 330) PART C Self-reflective notes (Total words – 83)”

In this essay I will examine the meaning what it is to be disabled, demonstrate the different environments for people with disabilities and how these environments are promoting or stopping individuals independence.  Showing how suitable environments make a difference to people looking at both the positive and negative aspects, giving examples from ordinary housing to a hospital setting.  Looking at legislations and how Home Improvement Agencies advise on adaptions and improvements to overcome barriers.  I hope to show how the physical environment can influence the lives of both the Carer and the person being cared for.

It is not always obvious who is disabled; some define themselves as disabled, some cope with an impairment in later life and just see this as part of the ageing process but dont see themselves as being disabled.  Someone with a disability is considered to be the s…(short extract)