Disability in modern Britain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how the Equality Act 2010 protects people with disabilities and describe reasonable adjustments that promote inclusivity.
Key learning points
- The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination against characteristics, disability being one of them.
- There have been many changes and improvements for people with disabilities in modern Britain.
- There are schemes that provide support and promote inclusivity for people with disabilities, like the Blue Badge Scheme.
- Disability-specific discrimination laws did not exist in the UK until 1995.
- People have not always thought that we should adapt our society to include people with disabilities.
Keywords
Equality Act of 2010 - a UK law passed in 2010 that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs
Reasonable adjustment - changes made to remove or reduce barriers experienced by people with disabilities
Common misconception
People with disabilities need constant help.
With reasonable adjustments and support to overcome barriers, many people with disabilities can live independent and fulfilling lives.
Teacher tip
You might refer to accessibile features of your educational setting, such as lifts or ramps.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions.
a characteristic that may impact how a person's body or mind functions
anything that stops or prevents something from happening
the design of products and services for people with disabilities
Q2.How can we make life fairer for people with disabilities?
Q3.People can be held back if others don’t make for their needs.
Q4.Which of the following statements are true?
Q5.Which of the following might be a barrier for a person using a mobility aid?
Q6.Which of the following do you think are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions.
a UK law that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
treating people unfairly or differently because of characteristics
changes to remove or reduce barriers for people with disabilities
Q2.Which of the following statements are true?
Q3. discrimination is when a person with a particular characteristic is treated differently or unfairly compared to a person without.
Q4.Councils producing leaflets which have a font too small for people with visual impairment to read is an example of ...
Q5.Which of the following statements are true?
Q6.Match the following types of support with what their aim is.
parking space close to destination to improve access to goods/services
support to help people with disabilities find or stay in employment
financial support to cover extra living costs for everyday tasks
support for assessing/making provisions for young people in education
more accessible information for BSL users with hearing impairments
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Disability in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Disability in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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