Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units
Unit: Unit 355 Support individuals with multiple
conditions and/or disabilities
Learning outcome: 3 Understand the support available for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Assessment criteria: 3.2 Explain the range of resources and equipment available to support the additional needs of
individuals with multiple conditions, co morbidities and/or disabilities
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- Mobility Aids:
- Wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters to assist individuals with mobility impairments in moving around independently.
- Transfer aids, such as hoists and transfer boards, to assist with transferring individuals between different surfaces or positions.
- Assistive Devices:
- Hearing aids, amplifiers, and cochlear implants to improve hearing for individuals with hearing impairments.
- Visual aids, including magnifiers, screen readers, and braille displays, to assist individuals with visual impairments in reading and accessing information.
- Communication Aids:
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, such as speech-generating devices and communication boards, to support individuals with communication disorders.
- Text-to-speech software, voice recognition software, and communication apps for individuals with speech impairments.
- Daily Living Aids:
- Adaptive utensils, grips, and aids for individuals with limited hand dexterity or strength.
- Adaptive clothing, dressing aids, and grooming aids to assist individuals with dressing, grooming, and personal care tasks.
- Environmental Modifications:
- Home modifications, such as grab bars, handrails, ramps, and stairlifts, to improve accessibility and safety for individuals with mobility impairments.
- Adaptations to living spaces, including height-adjustable surfaces, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.
- Technology and Assistive Software:
- Smart home devices, such as voice-activated assistants and home automation systems, to facilitate independent living and access to information.
- Assistive software and apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers to support individuals with cognitive, sensory, or physical impairments in daily activities, communication, and learning.
- Medical Equipment:
- Medical alert systems and personal emergency response systems (PERS) to provide immediate assistance in case of emergencies or falls.
- Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, oxygen concentrators, and nebulisers for individuals with respiratory conditions.
- Therapeutic Aids:
- Orthotic devices, braces, and splints to support and stabilise joints for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Sensory equipment and sensory rooms to provide sensory stimulation and relaxation for individuals with sensory processing difficulties or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Transportation and Access Services:
- Accessible transport services, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles, accessible taxis, and community transport schemes, to facilitate travel for individuals with mobility impairments.
- Disability parking permits and accessible parking spaces to provide convenient access to public facilities and services.
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