Often, people look down on people with special needs or who are differently abled. Labelling someone because of their condition is called discrimination, and it does not resonate with the definition of humanity. After all, we are all humans, and we must treat each other with respect, kindness, and love. At Country Community Care, we ensure that no one is left behind or feels like an outcast.
Defining and differentiating between the terms special needs and disability
The term “special needs” on its own speaks volumes. This phrase refers to people who are faced with psychological or intellectual and behavioural impairment or difficulties. This term is used to reduce stigma to people facing these particular challenges. In contrast, the term disabled refers to people who might have been born with a physical impairment or might have fallen in an accident, and it is limiting them from continuing with their day-to-day life activities.
As much as these terms may seem similar, there is a significant difference between the two. There are pretty severe special needs, such as autism spectrum, which is under behavioural special needs; Down syndrome, which falls under intellectual special needs; and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) which is a psychological special need.
Daily challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Discrimination
Disabled people always face social exclusion from work, school and even community life and stigmatisation.
Lack of Support
They feel neglected because some infrastructure does not cater to them or they do not have access to rehabilitation centres.
Loneliness
Loneliness is even more common for people with disabilities to feel social isolation, and that can influence their mentality. They feel alone even though people are around them because no one takes the time to know and understand them.
Communication
Some people have impairments, such as speech or hearing impairment, that make it difficult for them to communicate.
Poor health and hygiene
Due to these physical impairments, some disabled people face limitations in doing particular things. A good example is a middle-aged woman around the age of 60 who is faced with an amputated arm and paralysation in her feet and can not walk.
Country Community Care (NDIS) and how it works:
This is a program that helps cater to people with disabilities by providing them with different services and insurance. These services are provided to permanently or significantly disabled people whose lives are being affected by their disabilities. NDIS helps affected people get services like transport, accommodation, finding and keeping a job, food, and assistance with daily activities.
Eligibility criteria:
1. When applying to participate in the NDIS, eligibility criteria have to be followed, such as the applicant must be between the ages of 7 and 65 at the time of applying.
2. The applicant must be of Australian citizenship or a permanent resident residing in Australia.
3. The applicant must have a significant or permanent disability that is limiting or affecting their ability to carry on with their daily lives.
At Country Community Care, our number one priority is making sure that no one is left behind and leaving a lasting impression. Everyone deserves a chance to achieve their goals and to be cared for. Building a warm and welcoming community that does not discriminate is an accomplished milestone, and that is possible through your support.