SOCWORK 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: World Down Syndrome Day, Down Syndrome
8 Feb 2017
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Who is jen: 3rd pregnancy found out her child may/ and did have down syndrome- if she wanted to terminate pregnancy, advocates for children with disabilities and developmental delays. Hard: inclusive education- is a big challenge, others understanding of the child. Why become an advocate: speaking up. Started with parent led group- is now president of board of down. Tuesday, february 7, 2017: when personal becomes bigger. Immigration- access to services is even harder, language barriers, etc. Finances- additional costs to have child with disability; but various grants and learning about the system and access to funding. Access to health care/support- assistive devices; wheelchairs, breathing monitors, etc. Educational advocacy- meeting and learning about the. Housing- options when child/adult w/ down syndrome cannot or doesn"t want to live at home. Social/personal life- assumptions we make about people with disabilities: drawing attention. Jen wrote a letter to the class and parents; encouraging conversation and education about inclusiveness and his condition.
