Identify and discuss common problems and needs of people with disabilities

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

• Poorly developed interpersonal skills are characteristic of people with disabilities.
• Individuals with disabilities are usually more resistive to counseling programs because of a lack of success in school and limited positive experiences at work and with work related tasks.
• Immediate need of overcoming a multitude of problems makes it difficult for people with disabilities to think about long-term future choices.
• A model for job behavior is often a crucial need of people with disabilities.
• It can be expected that many individuals with disabilities will feel powerless to change the direction of their lives.
• The counselor can expect individuals with disabilities to have a poor self-concept because of past rejections and being singled out as being different.
• Individuals with disabilities may have difficulty in adjusting to new environments.
• There is a lack of role models for people with disabilities.
• Capabilities and limitations must be clearly defined for people with disabilities.
• Many people with disabilities have poor social interpersonal skills because of the lack of contact with their peers.
• Individuals with disabilities need special considerations for developing skills for independent living.
• Architectural barriers place limits on their mobility.
• Individuals with disabilities may find that many employers are biased and are reluctant to hire them.
• There is a lack of knowledge among the general public about the special needs and problems of people with disabilities.
• Families of people with disabilities also need to be informed about potential limitations and capabilities of their family members with disabilities.