Locate and evaluate, according to student-generated criteria, both sources of and information about the supports needed/ wanted by individuals, families, and communities infected with/affected by non-curable or serious but treatable infections/diseases (including HIV and Hepatitis C).

Describe the effects of non-curable and serious but treatable infections/diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis on families and communities.

Explore the consequences of having/not having access to treatment options (e.g., cost of medication) and supports (both formal and informal) for self, family, and community.

Recognize that some non-curable infections, including HIV, are linked to risky behaviours and not to particular groups of people, and use this knowledge to determine when people should be tested for HIV.

Explore the recommended follow-up procedures and supports for those who test positive for the HI virus.

Describe how misinformation and/or lack of understanding may influence the kinds of supports available to people infected with/affected by non-curable infections.

Investigate and critique the kinds of supports needed to mitigate some of the behaviours associated with acquiring infectious diseases (e.g., needle exchanges, safer sex practices).

Examine the types of informal and formal community supports available for people infected and/or affected by noncurable and serious but treatable infections/diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.

Investigate sources of and information about testing for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.

Consider the impact that education has on the kinds of supports available in communities for people infected with/affected by non-curable infections.

Discuss HIV testing as a support service.