4.3. Community Life and Support

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does community life mean for persons with disabilities?

   Hint

   Think about what being involved in community activities means.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why community life is important?

   Hint

   Consider emotional health and relationships.

3. 3.

   What does community life emphasize for persons with disabilities?

   • Isolation
   • Integration
   • Exclusion

   Hint

   Think about how community activities change lives.

4. 4.

   Persons with disabilities have the right to access community services.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the key points in the Act.

5. 5.

   Propose a community initiative that enhances the life quality of persons with disabilities in your local area. Include strategies for implementation and anticipated outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider what services are currently lacking in your community.

6. 6.

   Analyze how the lack of community life impacts a person's identity and social interactions.

   Hint

   Think about how relationships affect personal growth.