Learning Disabilities (Mild) – Promoting Self-Advocacy and Empowerment

Learning Disabilities – Promoting Self-Advocacy and Empowerment

A Guide for Care Workers and Support Workers

A Learning Disability-Focused Approach for Health and Social Care staff

Presentation (with discussion prompts), Handout, End of Session Assessment, Trainer Aide Answer Key.

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Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim: To raise awareness and understanding of mild learning disabilities and equip care workers and support staff with practical knowledge and tools to support self-advocacy and empowerment.

Learning Objectives:

Define mild learning disabilities and recognise common characteristics and challenges individuals may face.

Understand the importance of promoting self-advocacy in those with mild learning disabilities.

Identify practical strategies and communication techniques to support empowerment in everyday care settings.

Presentation (55 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Welcome
What Is a Mild Learning Disability?
Recognising Signs and Characteristics
Lived Experiences –What People with Mild Learning Disabilities Say
The Impact of Labelling and Stigma
Communication Barriers and How to Overcome Them
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Why Does It Matter?
Role of the Support Worker in Enabling Voice and Choice
Supporting Decision-Making and Independence
Encouraging Confidence and Participation in Daily Life
Person-Centred Support –Empowerment Through Planning
Tools and Techniques –Visual Aids, Easy-Read Materials and Assistive Tech
Peer Advocacy and Leadership
Reflection and Practice
Case Studies -Real-Life Examples of Empowerment
Section - Rights, Legislation and Ethical Practice (focus on Self Advocacy and Empowerment)
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Presumption of Capacity
Right to Make Unwise Decisions
Support To Make Decisions
Best Interests Principle
Least Restrictive Option
In Practice: Supporting Self-Advocacy under the MCA
Equality Act 2010
Legal Protection Against Discrimination
Recognition as a Protection Group
Legal Protection Against Discrimination
Promoting Equality of Opportunity
In Practice: Equality and Empowerment
Ethical Practice
Balancing Support with Protecting Rights
Challenging Organisational Barriers to Empowerment
How Staff Can Identify Barriers in Learning Disability Services
Moving Forward – Challenging Barriers
Supporting Peer Advocacy and Leadership Development
Section - Summary and Reflection
Key Takeaways
Reflective Practice – How Will This Change Your Approach?
Signposting Further Resources and Support
References and Further Reading

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