🌟 AIM OF SUPPORT

The aim of support is to:

👉 Reduce barriers
👉 Promote independence
👉 Improve quality of life
👉 Ensure equal participation

🧠 EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

Emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical support.

💛 This includes:

Encouraging inclusion in social and community activities
Providing emotional reassurance and understanding
Supporting confidence and self-esteem

🌟 WHY IT MATTERS

A supportive environment can:

Improve mental health
Reduce isolation
Increase independence
Improve overall quality of life

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 PERSON-CENTRED SUPPORT

Support should always focus on the individual.

💡 Key principles:

Respect the person
Support choice and control
Focus on abilities, not limitations
Encourage independence

🛠️ PRACTICAL SUPPORT

Practical support helps people manage daily life.

This may include:

♿ Wheelchairs, walking aids, and braces
💻 Assistive technology (speech-to-text, adapted devices)
🏠 Ramps, lifts, and wide doorways
🧼 Personal care support when needed

🗣️ COMMUNICATION AND INCLUSION

When supporting someone:

Speak directly to the person
Give extra time if needed
Do not make assumptions
Use respectful language

💬 LANGUAGE MATTERS

✔ Say: “A person with a physical disability”
✖ Do not say: “The disabled person”

👉 Person-first language promotes dignity and respect.

🏫 EDUCATION AND WORKPLACE SUPPORT

People may need reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access.

These may include:

🪑 Adjusted seating or desks
⏱️ Extra time for tasks or exams
💻 Assistive technology
🧑‍💼 Flexible working arrangements
🏢 Accessible buildings and environments

🌟 PURPOSE

These adjustments ensure:

Equal access
Equal opportunity
Full participation in education and work

🧩 KEY MESSAGE

👉 Support = Independence + Respect + Inclusion

🟦 EASY READ VERSION

🧍 Support and Care

Support should be based on:

What the person needs
What the person wants

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Person-Centred Support

Respect the person
Let them make choices
Focus on what they can do

🛠️ Practical Support

People may need:

Wheelchairs or walking aids
Help with daily tasks
Ramps and accessible buildings
Technology to help communication

🧠 Emotional Support

Be kind
Include people in activities
Help build confidence

🗣️ Communication

Talk directly to the person
Give time to respond
Do not assume ability
Use respectful words

✔ “A person with a physical disability”
✖ “The disabled person”

🏫 School and Work Support

People may need:

Extra time
Special desks or chairs
Assistive technology
Flexible working times

🌟 IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Everyone is different
Everyone needs different support
Support helps independence

📽️ POWERPOINT SLIDE OUTLINE

Slide 1 – Title

Support and Care Strategies

Slide 2 – Introduction

Support based on the individual
Focus on needs and preferences

Slide 3 – Person-Centred Support

Respect independence
Involve the person in decisions
Focus on abilities

Slide 4 – Practical Support

Mobility aids
Assistive technology
Accessible environments
Personal care support

Slide 5 – Emotional Support

Inclusion in activities
Emotional reassurance
Confidence building

Slide 6 – Communication

Speak directly to the person
Allow extra time
Avoid assumptions
Use respectful language

Slide 7 – Language Example

✔ “A person with a physical disability”
✖ “The disabled person”

Slide 8 – Education & Work Support

Adjusted seating
Extra time
Assistive technology
Flexible working
Accessible buildings

Slide 9 – Key Message

Support = Independence + Respect + Inclusion

📝 QUIZ / ASSESSMENT

1. What is person-centred support?

A) Support based on the person’s needs
B) Support based on the worker’s opinion
C) Support based on time

✔ Answer: A

2. Which is an example of practical support?

A) Ignoring the person
B) Wheelchair or assistive technology
C) Talking to someone else instead

✔ Answer: B

3. True or False: You should speak directly to the person.

✔ Answer: True

4. Which is respectful language?

A) The disabled person
B) A person with a physical disability