Questions Who has rights? All people have human rights. People with disability from all cultures, religions and backgrounds have the same human rights as everyone else. Module 1 Describe four reasons as to why human rights matter in your role? It’s the right thing to do People with disability have the same human rights as everyone else, but they are not always upheld in disability services or the community. You can help change this. If human rights are to have meaning, we all have a role to play. It’s better for everyone Research shows that a human rights based approach in your work can lead to: Improved outcomes and services for people with disability Improved outcomes, greater efficiency and more engaging work for you It’s a legal obligation Human rights are protected by laws. You have to comply with some of these laws in your work. It’s driving change Recognition of the human rights of people with disability is the driver behind lots of changes in disability services. These include: Person centred approaches Individualised funding Changing community attitudes and expectations Module 1 What do the 3 R’s stand for in the three step process? Describe how each of the steps helps you to apply human rights to your work. Recognise - Recognise there is an issue which may impact on the human rights of a person that you support. Reflect - Reflect on what can be done to uphold the rights of the person you support. You may need to involve others or it could be something you can do yourself. It is always a good idea to talk to your manager if you are unsure.
Questions Who has rights? All people have human rights. People with disability from all cultures, religions and backgrounds have the same human rights as everyone else. Module 1 Describe four reasons as to why human rights matter in your role? It’s the right thing to do People with disability have the same human rights as everyone else, but they are not always upheld in disability services or the community. You can help change this. If human rights are to have meaning, we all have a role to play. It’s better for everyone Research shows that a human rights based approach in your work can lead to: Improved outcomes and services for people with disability Improved outcomes, greater efficiency and more engaging work for you It’s a legal obligation Human rights are protected by laws. You have to comply with some of these laws in your work. It’s driving change Recognition of the human rights of people with disability is the driver behind lots of changes in disability services. These include: Person centred approaches Individualised funding Changing community attitudes and expectations Module 1 What do the 3 R’s stand for in the three step process? Describe how each of the steps helps you to apply human rights to your work. Recognise - Recognise there is an issue which may impact on the human rights of a person that you support. Reflect - Reflect on what can be done to uphold the rights of the person you support. You may need to involve others or it could be something you can do yourself. It is always a good idea to talk to your manager if you are unsure.
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