Module 17: special needs population

Disability

• World Health Organization

• is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

Developmental disabilities

• are a large group of chronic conditions that due to mental or physical impairment substantially limit one or more major life activities

Non-developmental disability

• is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

vulnerable population

• special populations and persons with special needs are widely used throughout the nation to describe individuals or groups that are difficult to reach

• fears about comfort or safety limit access to and use by these groups of the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery

Cultural competence

• the ability of service delivery systems to provide quality assistance to clients with diverse values, beliefs, or traditions

• set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together to work effectively in cross– cultural situations

Five elements of cultural competence

1. acknowledge cultural differences

2. understand your own culture

3. engage in self-assessment

4. acquire culture knowledge & skills

5. view behavior within a cultural context

Needs of people with disability and elderly

1. provide general information

2. methods of communication

3. evacuation devices

4. safety assurance

5. need for inclusion