EDS4801
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 6 MAY 2025
, EDS4804 – Assignment 2 (Semester 1, 2025)
Question 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability
(Total: 30 Marks)
1.1. What type(s) of disability does Jane have? (2 marks)
Jane experiences two forms of disability:
She has an intellectual disability, which affects her ability to process
information and make decisions independently.
She also lives with a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety,
which impacts her emotional and psychological wellbeing.
1.2. What kind of accommodation was Jane living in? (1 mark)
Jane was residing in accommodation that was both inappropriate and unsafe,
failing to meet her basic living needs or provide her with a secure environment
1.3. Why did Jane accumulate debt? (2 marks)
Jane ended up in debt due to the following reasons:
She did not fully understand her financial responsibilities, particularly after
the passing of her parents, and unintentionally inherited their unpaid bills.
Some debts were assigned to her name without her knowledge or consent,
and additional debts were incurred after she had vacated the property,
further worsening her financial situation.
1.4. Identify some of the rights Jane was denied. (4 marks)
Several of Jane’s fundamental rights were overlooked or denied, including:
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 6 MAY 2025
, EDS4804 – Assignment 2 (Semester 1, 2025)
Question 1: Principles of Advocacy for Disability
(Total: 30 Marks)
1.1. What type(s) of disability does Jane have? (2 marks)
Jane experiences two forms of disability:
She has an intellectual disability, which affects her ability to process
information and make decisions independently.
She also lives with a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety,
which impacts her emotional and psychological wellbeing.
1.2. What kind of accommodation was Jane living in? (1 mark)
Jane was residing in accommodation that was both inappropriate and unsafe,
failing to meet her basic living needs or provide her with a secure environment
1.3. Why did Jane accumulate debt? (2 marks)
Jane ended up in debt due to the following reasons:
She did not fully understand her financial responsibilities, particularly after
the passing of her parents, and unintentionally inherited their unpaid bills.
Some debts were assigned to her name without her knowledge or consent,
and additional debts were incurred after she had vacated the property,
further worsening her financial situation.
1.4. Identify some of the rights Jane was denied. (4 marks)
Several of Jane’s fundamental rights were overlooked or denied, including:
