Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services

From the study guide

Course Outline

  1. Voluntary disability support organisations
  2. Voluntary services: advice, respite and advocacy
  3. Voluntary services: home, day and employment support
  4. Private providers: assessment, treatments and professionals
  5. Private providers: respite and supported living accommodation

1. Voluntary disability support organisations

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Mencap NI: A voluntary disability support organisation providing information, respite, advocacy, and practical help.
  • Autism NI: A voluntary organisation focused on autism support, including family guidance after diagnosis.
  • Disability Action: A voluntary disability support organisation offering services for people with disabilities.
  • Praxis Care: A voluntary provider organisation listed among key disability support organisations.

Essential Points

  • The source lists multiple key voluntary organisations, including Mencap NI, The Cedar Foundation, Orchardville, Praxis Care, Autism NI, Disability Action, and ARC NI.
  • The Cedar Foundation and Orchardville are named as key organisations alongside autism-focused and general disability organisations.
  • ARC NI is explicitly included among the key organisations in the source.
  • The list of key organisations is presented as a starting point for identifying voluntary providers.

Memory Hook

Think “NI network”: Mencap NI + Autism NI + Disability Action + Praxis Care.

Read the full study guide →

Practice quiz preview

1. Which voluntary organisation is described as providing information, respite, advocacy, and practical help for people with disabilities?

2. Which organisation is identified as focusing on autism support, including family guidance after diagnosis?

3. What is the main feature of voluntary information and advice services?

Take the quiz (10 questions) →

Flashcard preview

Voluntary disability support organisations — examples?

Mencap NI, Autism NI, Disability Action, Praxis Care, The Cedar Foundation, Orchardville, ARC NI.

Voluntary advice services — delivery method?

Confidential helplines and specialist websites.

Respite services — types?

Holidays, recreational activities, residential, and domiciliary options.

Advocacy — purpose?

Support vulnerable people and lobby government for better services.

Home support — elements?

Personal care, household tasks, life skills assistance.

Day support — activities?

Lunch clubs and social activities to promote independence.

See all 10 flashcards →

Frequently asked questions

What does the Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services study guide cover?

It covers the core concepts of Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services, organized by topic with the key definitions, explanations and takeaways, so it's easier to learn and remember.

Read the full study guide →

How many questions are in the Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services quiz?

The practice quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions, each with an explanation. Use it to check what you know and find your gaps.

Take the quiz (10 questions) →

How do I study Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services with flashcards?

There are 10 flashcards on Disability Support: Voluntary and Private Services, with a question on the front and the answer on the back. Try to recall each answer before you flip, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.

See all 10 flashcards →

Related classes

Turn your own class notes into a study guide

Upload a PDF or paste your notes. Revizly writes a study guide, a practice quiz and flashcards in about a minute.