The document discusses equality, diversity, and inclusion. It summarizes the key points of the Equalities Act and outlines both the medical and social models of disability. The social model frames disability as caused by societal barriers rather than individual impairment. The document advocates for a culture of inclusion, equity, and commitment to reducing inequality through organizational change and strategic focus on equality in mission and practice.

1. NHS Calderdale Equality & Diversity for commissioners Mole (Laura) Chapman

9. Marginalised groups

10. “ Vision without action is merely a dream Action without vision just passes the time Vision with action can change the world” Joel Barker

14. Reflective Practice Plan Do Review New ideas New practice New outcomes

15. What is disability?

16. Stereotypes VULNERABLE PEOPLE ?

21. "on the experience of disability, history is largely silent, and when it is discussed at all, it is within the context of the history of medical advances. Just as women and black people have discovered that they must write their own histories, so too with disabled people."

22. The Hunchback or bell ringer?

23. Emmerdale CSI

24. The ugly sisters Shrek

26. Medical Model thinking Bad image No qualifications Expensive Nothing to bring Victims Only know about disability Networks Difficult behaviour The impairment is the focus The person is perceived as faulty

28. Social Model thinking Disabled people as active members of the community Great P.R expertise Challenges tolerance Diverse skills Social skills Does it differently Feelings Assessment panels

29. Barriers

31. Examples of Impairment Quadriplegia Polio Cerebral palsy Blindness Deafness Examples of Disability Buildings without ramps Poor health provision Bullying, name-calling Segregated education Workplaces without lifts

34. Social model thinking Attitudes, the environment & systems are a problem We participate in change for equality We have an individual & a collective responsibility we are allowed to do what is right for ourselves we have a positive image and are proud of who we are we have expertise and might wish to take risks we are all equal members of the community

35. Reflective Practice Plan Do Review What do you know? What can we learn? What has changed?

36. Building Capacity Minorities are deprived and have needs Communities have capacity, assets and power Fixed mindset Growth mindset A belief in fixed intelligence, academic ability as a narrow continuum and measured performance A belief in growth and development. Praise given for effort, investment in development of strengths and skills

37. Respectful language

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