What is an Intellectual Disability?

An intellectual disability covers a number of conditions, and manifests as an inability or reduced ability to learn, understand, and process new and complicated information. This often means that those with one are either unable to learn new skills, or will need significantly more time and help in order to do so.

For people with intellectual disabilities, life can be extremely difficult, and many say that they often feel like an outcast within their society or community. A person with an intellectual disability will usually have an IQ of below 70, and will experience severe limitations in two or more skill areas.

6 Countries That Are Doing Well with Special Educational Needs

A Gallup poll recently revealed some of the most tolerant and supportive countries in the world for those with intellectual disabilities, and some of these are:

The Netherlands

A country in north west Europe, known for its flat landscape and welcoming people, the Netherlands is home to around 111,750 people with intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties. The country has a very proactive attitude toward supporting these people, including initiatives which seek to move them from institutions and into supported accommodation.

The United Kingdom

Approximately 985,000 people in the UK have some form of intellectual disability, many of whom require full time care and support. In the United Kingdom, there are a number of organisations, such as MenCap and Mind, that exist to offer support to those with intellectual disabilities. Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, is a patron of the Mencap and, in 2017, hosted a reception to celebrate the charity’s 70th birthday.

Denmark

Linked to neighbouring Sweden by the Öresund bridge, Denmark is known for its connections to author Hans Christian Andersen, and for its commitment to supporting all of its residents, including those with intellectual disabilities. Denmark has always been at the forefront when it comes to promoting the ‘normalisation principle’, which states that those with intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties have equal rights when it comes to living, working and participating in their communities.

Cyprus

Best known for its glorious weather and friendly locals, Cyprus, an island in the east Mediterranean Sea, is a firm favourite with holidaymakers from around the globe. Cyprus also has a very positive reputation for supporting vulnerable members of its society. The island has a number of resources for those with intellectual disabilities, including The Pancyprian Organisation for Disabled Persons.

Canada

A country in North America, Canada is made up of ten provinces and three territories, and is known for its tolerance and natural beauty. Around 0.49 percent of adults in Canada have from an intellectual disability and, as well as a number of charitable support organisation’s available, the Canadian government offers benefits such as the Disability Tax Credit to those with intellectual disabilities, in order to promote greater tax equity.

New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean and is governed by one of the world’s most popular leaders, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Within its 268,021 square kilometres, 31,847 of New Zealand’s residents have an intellectual disability.

Forward thinking in many ways, New Zealand offers comprehensive support to those living with intellectual disabilities and their families. This includes membership organisation IHC New Zealand, which helps those affected to live rewarding lives within their communities.

Source:https://theknowledgereview.com

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