Question

question 1
what are two issues that Tim might need to consider when ensuring the program meets the religious needs of members of the community?

Questions 2
Tim does not know a lot about existing community access program in the local area and he want to find some general information. what are two sources of information he could use?

Questions 3
Tim knows that it will be important to share information about government agencies with people in the program. what website features could he look for on an agency website to see if it is accessible for people with communication impairment or language need?

Questions 4
Tim knows the centre is close to a major bus route but he is not sure whether this will be useful for people with physical disability. what two questions could he ask when he contacts the bus company to find out about accessibility?

Questions 5
Tim knows there are many services providing resources to people with specific needs. he wants to find out some specifics about how a person would know if they are able to access a particular resource, and details about what is offered in a program and how it operates. what two types of documents or sources of information would he need to locate?

Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow. Case study (questions 1-5) Tim is establishing a new program that will operate on Tuesdays from 2pm-7pm in an area that is Chitrally and linguistically diverse The program will be run as a drop-in afternoon with optional cooking activities, and will be staffed by a worker who is able to provide information to people about accessing various community programa, services and agencies. Tim has been asked by his supervisor to brainstorm some issues and ideas about how the program should be developed and the sorts of issues that might need to be considered. He needs to ensure that people who might want to access the program feel welcome and included, and that the program information and activities are designed to meet the specific needs of their diverse neighbourhood.

Answer 1

1.The issues which has to be considered in relation to the religion are

• Timing:It is a concern if it interferes with the timing of prayers during the program by certain culture strictly following it
• Religious fasting ,avoidance of certain foods and talks on contraceptive uses,etc.,

2.The sources through which Tim can gather information are

• Community free networks in the local area
• He can checkout either the Municipality of the particular area
• Human resources and social development Canada
• Social and Community participation services

3.The following websites under the government scheme are

• American with Disability Act has a government run website which can help and provide information to people especially with disabilities
• National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders website

4.The following questions can be asked to the bus company

• Seat accommodations availability for people with disabilities
• The bus designed to move in and out the disable people
• The timings and frequency of the bus service availability before start of the program and after the end of the program