...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Loss of loved ones 2. Mobility 3. Discrimination due to age Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is prejudice against a group who is of old age and discriminated against solely based on their age. This group is usually men and women whose age is 40 or older. It has a great influence today. Society at times views older men and women as a liabilities and or incompetent to perform tasks that younger individuals can perform accordingly that is why some older people at a job are discriminated against. Sometimes they are even denied certain rights because of their age. Over the years improvements have been made in many establishments to make sure that everyone is treated equal. • What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act or (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are over the age of 40. They established the fair treatment for those seeking employment, are already employed, disabled or those seeking any sort of compensation from being rejected or denied solely based on age. The act enabled many to pursue possible promotions or benefits from within...
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...Learning disabilities and cognitive development Effects of learning disabilities on cognitive development Within our society today people are forced to realize that others learn in a variety of different methods. One aspect that many people do not take into account however is the impact of learning disabilities have on the cognitive development of an individual. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, there are around 2.4 million students that have diagnosed learning disabilities that are receiving special education services [ (Team, 2014) ]. This accounts for approximately 4-5% of the total number of students being taught in schools today. With such a significant amount of children in schools today with some form of learning disability, there is definitely an impact on their cognitive development as well. In order to better understand what types of cognitive developmental effects can be had on a person with a learning disability, it is first important to understand what cognitive development is. Jean Piaget developed a theory that cognitive development consisted of four key stages; sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operation. Piaget proposed that a person, or child more specifically, will progress through the first three stages earlier in life, then finally coming to rest in the fourth and final stage for much of the lifespan of that individual. According to Piaget, the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development consists...
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...equally and that there is no inequality created between individuals no matter what race, colour, gender, age, culture, disabilities, social class, cognitive ability or health status they may be. What is a national initiative? These come under the sector of anti-discriminatory practices where they overcome discrimination if it takes place. There are three main national initiatives which cover anti discriminatory practice they are; Conventions, legislation and regulations. Code of Practice and charters as well as, the organisational policies and procedures. These initiatives are very important to society and towards health and social care sector as it ensures that each individual is treated equally and that there is no inequality created between individuals no matter what race, colour, gender, age, culture, disabilities, social class, cognitive ability or health status they may be. Since the 1st October 2006, in any workplace such as a health and social care setting like hospitals, care homes or hospices (there are many more), it has been against the law for employers and others to discriminate against someone just because of their age. Direct discrimination meaning treating someone not as well because of their age such as a company don’t employ someone because they are over 55. Indirect discrimination meaning there is a policy/ practice that puts people of a assured age...
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...too old to be considered for the job. They can also be discriminated against in ways that other people don't notice. Ageism hinders diversity when people of a certain age aren't accepted into a certain group of people. When somebody is "too old" to be accepted they might not get the respect or equal opportunities that they deserve in a certain situation. • What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? The Americans with Disabilities Act is an act that was brought into existence in 1990. It prohibited discrimination based on disability, such as religion, sex, and race. This means that for people who are older, it is illegal for them to be denied a job simply because of their age. It makes them more able to get a job and contribute, not only to society, but to their own life by working and moving up in their jobs because they have more experience and are more qualified for the job, whereas before they might have been help back simply because of their age. • What is being done to address the issues you identified? There have been many laws implemented and policies implemented to deal with different types of discrimination against age. Before these policies were in play it was much harder for a person of old age to get a job and their old age may...
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...The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 or IDEIA was originally enacted in 1975. In 2004, President George W. Bush reauthorized the amended act. The amended act included changes to align with the No Child Left Behind provisions, disability determination methods, and individualized education program or IEP. This act provides students with disabilities free education and a learning environment that is more inclusive instead of separating the individuals into a special classroom. Funding for schools is given by the federal government in exchange for the students to be given equal educational opportunities as those without disabilities. The original act was given an overhaul in 2004, including many revisions such...
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...discriminate between workers with disabilities and those without disabilities. Both sectors lost jobs in unprecedented numbers (Fogg, Harrington, & McMahon, 2010). According to Fogg, et al, as a percentage, workers with a disability had a 5% higher unemployment rate than workers without a disability. There are two major reasons for this disparity which affected workers with disabilities during the Great Recession. Education Levels Education levels played an important role during the Great Recession. Workers with higher levels of education were less likely to experience the effects of unemployment and this was also the case with disabled workers. Disabled workers with a degree in higher education suffered less unemployment than disabled workers with only a high school education. Although higher education levels gave some cushion for workers with disabilities the cushion was less likely to occur than with workers without a disability (Fogg, et al, 2010). Across all educational levels of workers those with a disability saw a higher level of unemployment. High school dropouts with a disability ranked the highest unemployment level with an average of 24% unemployment (Fogg, et al, 2010). Although education levels were a major factor in unemployment levels for workers with disabilities during the Great Recession there was another factor that contributed as well. Age Typically age is a factor in employment levels and within a recession age...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Lack of retirement planning. 2. Healthcare 3. Discrimination Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism occurs when a group discriminates or prejudges another group based soley off of age. It can happen against groups of any age, but it mainly is targeted against the elderly. Ageism influences the presence of diversity, because the people who are affected by ageism in the workplace may lose their positions to newer, younger, cheaper people coming into the workplace. This may leave senior citizens without adequate healthcare. When a workplace eliminates an entire demographic, it decreases the diversity. Employees who see this take place may come to the conclusion that the group who was eliminated are ineffective workers. Why else would the company decide not to hire them? • What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act was enacted in 1967. Its purpose is to prevent discrimination of people over the age of 40 in the work place. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act addresses issues for the aging population by making it illegal to blatantly refuse...
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...Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Diversity and Inclusion FDT 4/5 Natalie C. Miller May 4, 2012 Western Governors University Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Before Congress enacted the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, an underserved number of children in the United States living with disabilities received a fair education. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142) enabled states to provide for and improve the availability of an education for individuals with disabilities. Renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 101-476) or IDEA in 1990 (Allen and Cowdery, 2009) the amended Act authorizes a Free Appropriate Public Education for children with disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. Since 1990, amendments to IDEA now include changes to how the Individualized Education Programs are implemented; funding is appropriated; identification and determination of children with disabilities; due process procedures for parents of children with disabilities; and the effectiveness of educational services for children with disabilities. This paper will summarize the various changes to IDEA since the acts inception, and the guidelines and steps needed to create an IEP. Six Key Components of the Original 1975 IDEA The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 mandates states and public schools provide a “Free-Appropriate Public Education” to students...
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...Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Health Issues 2. Income and Economic Welfare 3. Neglect and Abuse Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice, particularly experienced by seniors. Most seniors are mentally and physically active regardless of age with a great deal to contribute. http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Ageism.asp Ageism influences the presence of diversity because those who are affected by ageism within their career may lose their job due to newer, younger, cheaper people coming into the workplace to take over their current position. Which may leave those who are older without proper insurance to take care of their aging bodies which could result in earlier deaths and a lack of diversity in the world. Also when the younger generation takes over positions in the workplace that workplace will have a lack of diversity as well. http://www.studymode.com/essays/Eth125-R8-Disability-Diversity-1534126.html • What is the Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, seeks to address the long standing problem of age discrimination in the workplace...
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...University of Phoenix Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part 1 Answer the following questions in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the prejudice or discriminations against a particular age group especially the elderly. Ageism. 2015. In Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved October 11, 2015 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hacker Ageism influences the presence of diversity in society because it devalues and discredits the experiences of older adults. It also promotes the stereotype that older people need help and support of younger people. This can happen in the workplace where older prople are classified as too old to preform essential job functions. What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a law that forbids employment discrimination against anyone at least 40 years of age in the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_Discrimination_in_Employment_Act The ADEA addresses issues for the aging population by allowing senior citizens and older adults the opportunity to still work and move up the corporate ladder without being denied because of age. Part II Answer the following questions in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations...
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...Intro Intellectual disability is the most common developmental disorder, as well as the most handicapping disorder encompassed by those beginning in childhood (Harris, 2006). The term “disability” refers to the limitations of an individual experience, inhibiting his or her ability to function in society (2006). A recent survey of over 1,000 US youths ranging in age from 8 to 18 years reported that 92 percent of respondents had heard the word retard (“r-word”) used in a negative way. However, only about one-third of these respondents were fully aware of its meaning (Siperstein, Pociask, & Collins, 2010). “Intellectual Disability” is the current name for this disorder within the DSM-5, in past, referred to as mental retardation in the DSM-4....
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...Labor and Employment Laws * As Director of the company I have studies the laws and provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. I have further my research with these three laws to better understand the law and the company position in insuring correct and proper treatment of it. * These laws was create to protect employee’s rights and company values. Improper treatment of the law comes with damages to the company and trust of the employee. Each situation have been carefully analyzed by me and I’ve list my findings below with a little information about the law that pertains to the given scenario. * Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 This Act was founded in 1993 and serves to give employees peace of mind to take leave of absent in particular family emergencies up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12 month period by law and be offer their same job on return or something equal to it, with the same pay and hours as they had before. One of these particular circumstances are the birth and care of a newborn. The spouse in this instance can take leave to care for his child. The employee meets the time with company, the law states he must be employed with the company at least 12 months and his record shows two years with the company. The law clearly states this provision does not apply to companies with less than 50 employees, and our company size is 75...
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...John Que Task 310.1.5-02, 11, 13 Sep 05, 2015 1. The provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Situation A According to The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, eligible employee is allowed to take a leave which is unpaid due to the birth of his or her child, adoption, or caring for a family member with diagnosed serious health conditions or/and with serious injury, including but not limited to a child, spouse, parent or military personnel. In special circumstances, based on mutual agreement between employee and employer, approved employee might be eligible to receive a substitute paid leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 states that the leave can be up to 12 work weeks in any 12 months. Further noted, the employee has the full right to return to his or her previous employment with same position and pay rate. During the leave, the employee shall continue to receive medical benefits from employer. In the event of family and medical leave, the employee has to submit a request for leave (up to 12 weeks in any 12 months) in advance to the employer. At Company X, Employee A requested a family and medical leave due to birth of his premature twins and caring for his spouse. The employee was unpaid for 11 weeks. Employee A is approved to return to previous job, at the previous rate of pay. However, Employee A is requesting to be paid for his withheld salary (11 work weeks). The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 applies to Employee A’s situation...
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...Discrimination Religion, national origin, race, and social status are the suspect classifications of discrimination, but are these the only categories that should not be discriminated against? People today are searching for equal rights and opportunities. No one should be suffering from any type of discrimination, but they are. Discrimination is an unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice, therefore sex, disability, and age should be included in the suspect classifications of discrimination (“Discrimination”). Sex discrimination is the differential treatment based on sex (“Answer”). Traditionally in American culture higher value has been given to males, this is why sex discrimination is commonly found in the work place among women. Focus in a workplace where sex discrimination is prevalent; the choices are not made based on the ability of the person, but their gender. The reason why sex is a big issue for women in the workplace is because women are looked at as part of the household committee instead of in the economical world. Women are not seen as capable entities, but solely as “baby-makers”. This method of conducting business has deterred many women that are far more capable than the men who were given the job. Sex discrimination in the employment world is not a new issue, but one that stems from the past. The Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938 established a minimum wage for both men and women providing equality (“Answer”). Even though this act was passed...
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...Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Physical issues such as loss of vision, hearing, etc. 2. Welfare issues such as loss of income, harder to get a job, 3. Discrimination and stereotype issues Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? According to ageismhurts.org, “Agesim is stereotyping or discrimination of a person or group of people because of their age” (2014). Ageism influences the presence of diversity in a society because there is a lot of discrimination and older people tend to be a diverse type of group amongst the younger population. Older people are being competed against younger people for many things. Agesim can cause a lot of cause and effects such as older people losing their job or getting ill due to their age. No matter the cause, the effect causes a more diverse population and it influences the elderly population, as well as people younger than them. What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older. The ADEA addresses issues for the aging population by “Specifically dealing with discriminatory policies involving employers, employment...
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