...America has long been considered, “The American Melting Pot”, born on the ideas of differences. While America has long been rooted in this idea, it has not been easy for all groups of individuals to be accepted in America’s recent past. Like all differences, differences have the ability to be seen as a source of conflict, a source of achievement, or both. One of the main areas where acceptance has been a source of conflict in America’s past, has been individuals with disabilities. In the past, these individuals were seen as incapable of living normal day to day lives. Particularly, they were seen as incapable of having jobs or attending school like their peers. While disabled individuals have been a source of conflict in America’s past, the...
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...many advantages for disabled persons. The whole setting of the building is very convenient. The entrance is ground level; people will not have a hard time getting into the building. Disabled persons that want to get into the pool will have no problem because they have a pool lift. I noticed that they have lowered all of the hand sanitizers and paper towel machines so that they are accessible for people in wheelchairs. While on the visit to LA Fitness I noticed that they don’t have any TDD phone or phones that is hearing aid compatible. I also noticed that they don’t have much room in between the machines, there for people in wheelchairs can’t get easy access to all the workstations. If they can’t get to all the workstations they won’t get the full experience of the gym. Accessibility Recommendations LA Fitness is a very assessable building for disabled persons but there are some things that they can fix. 1. Spreading out the machines so it will be easier for people in wheel chairs to get around, and use all the machines. 2. They should have a phone replaced with a hearing aid compatible phone. 3. They should also place a planter or other cane detectable barrier on each side at floor level because the water fountain is undetectable by cane. Global Review of Disability and Accessibility Kenya introduced an Act in 2003 called the Persons with Disability act. This act is very similar to our Americans with Disability Act. Kenya only had rights for disabled people for eleven years...
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...Institution: Education of Individuals with Disability History of Special Education In the early 18th century, people with disability were often ignored, obscured, or put to death. First efforts to provide education for disabled students were focused on students with sensory problems such as the deaf and blind. During the 19 and early 20th century, schools that were specialized in providing education to students with disability emerged in United States and Europe. The extremely published story of Helen Keller influenced the introduction of education for disabled people in America. In 1887, Anne Sullivan who was Helen’s teacher said that he will not give up in offering education to the deaf and the blind, and she succeeded in teaching a five year old Helen how to communicate (Ashbaker, 2011, p. 25). Prior to 1965, there were no free education services provided to students with serious disabilities. These students were barred from attending school. Most of the students with severe disabilities used to put up in institutions. Many students who had mild disabilities and were not in a position to complete high school without any help did not have any other alternative other than dropping out of school. To appreciate developments that have placed disabled students in normal learning classroom, it is important to understand the legislative history that led to this move. Back in 1954, there was a civil rights case that involving Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education. In this case...
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...Native American community, and The Disabled American community. All of these groups faced many hardships and struggles but eventually got recognized and rights were given to them. The first group that struggled during this time was the Native American group. This group was mainly composed of people who lived in poverty, and were from different Indian Tribes. This group had been violated in the past and were attempting to fight for equal rights, and justice. In their attempt to fight for equal...
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...To conclude, Congress and the United States of America as a whole is progressing. The widespread awareness of inequalities faced by the disabled minority was successfully spread through the formation of acts, laws and even protest or movements. Today, the disabled minority is much better suited for equality than past generations, yet they are still not entirely equal. Even though all of these laws and acts are implemented, some people just don’t get it. Astigmatism is “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person”, as defined by the dictionary. Stigmas are formed when society places unique individuals, who are considered to be flawed in a specific aspect, into defined “groups” that are generally associated with negative qualities. This produces a devastating ripple effect, as these now defined “groups” are then discriminated against and treated different than other members in society, based on the stigmas formulated. Stigmas wreck havoc upon those being discriminated against, as they promote the use of stereotypes and overgeneralizations, a.k.a discrimination. These damaging stigmas are so powerful, they actually can trick the discriminated person into internalizing the stereotypes associated with their disability. A...
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...In America, the majority of us are able to enjoy freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness unless we are over a certain age or suffer from some sort of disability. Congress has taken huge strides to ensure everyone is included at the proverbial table with the implementation of the ADA or American Disability Act in 1990. This Act was created to ensure that the disabled and elderly are given the considerations they need to be members of a society where some individuals would, and will, not accommodate their needs and rights. The elderly are in need of just as much protection as the disabled because of the way Americans have treated them, as castaways of society. They are not deemed valuable and viable decision makers by many employers and therefore are relegated too less important part-time positions as they get older. America is in love with being young and many capable seniors are forced into early retirement only to have inexperienced and greedy young people replace them. Because of their wages decreasing and the dependency of many on Medicaid and SSI many are forced to live at or slightly above the poverty line. As a chef who provided income contingent meals to seniors for 4 years I can attest to many elderly not being in good financial status. Rising medical bills, prescriptions, food, gas, and housing make it difficult for many of the elderly to enjoy their “Golden Years” as they should, with no worries. “ A recent study published by MetLife Mature Market Institute estimates...
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...Legal Protection Provided against Disability Discrimination — Evaluation of the Appropriateness of the Disability Anti-discrimination Laws Name Institution Date Introduction The evolution of the world has been accompanied by a number of social developments. Some of these social developments have included equality policies, and as far as disability is concerned, this has been one of the critical areas of concern[1]. The concern has been extended in a number of areas, especially jurisprudence. The rationale is that people with disabilities have often been condemned to contend with discrimination, a social injustice. On the other hand, jurisprudence is as an avenue of guaranteeing justice for all. Various legal steps have been developed, including the formulation of laws. This paper seeks to examine the outright nature of these steps in taming disability discrimination. Disability anti-discrimination laws Central to the disability anti-discrimination legal steps are the legal stipulations underlying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and bill of rights, which have often served as a framework for inequality policies. In particular, the universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered as a common standard for achieving social justice for all people across the world. What is well noticeable from all the articles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the emphasis for treating every person...
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...Baby boomer This is the group of folks there were called baby boomers following World War II era. They were born between 1944 and 1964. Americans with Disabilities Act This was known as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 this was a law that sets rules for the prevention of discrimination based on disability. Visitability How well level of accessibility in order to meet Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines Accessibility How well a physically challenged people I able to use the facility or place Disability Limited ability to perform some tasks in life because of a problem that is sometimes out of there control Inclusion addition to a group or mixture from someone or something Deinstitutionalization To release a disabled person from a hospital or other institution with the intent of giving treatment or support under the care of professionals. Special education Education that particularized for people having special learning abilities or disabilities. Part II Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Health Issues 2. Economic Welfare 3. Loneliness Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each: • What is being done to address the issues you identified? As the group of people working reach retirement employers will have to review their workloads and find work that is more adapted for older people so they are not discriminated against. There is a program for the elderly now to help them stay independent...
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...Transitioning into the civilian sector made me curious about how civilians deal with American with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a civil rights law that protects employees with disabilities. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with physical and mental disabilities and the chronically ill. The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first law to prohibit the discrimination of disabled in federally funded activities. This law did not protect the disabled under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Therefore, in 1990 Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect this class of citizens. II. Project Purpose To learn the applicable laws and protections afforded employees under the ADA. III. Project Methodology I will research the laws governing the ADA by using books detailing the purpose of the Act. I will include periodicals, the internet, and all available sources to gather information and data. IV. Body of Paper 1. History before ADA America is a great melting pot and an example to the world of immigrants coming together and creating a harmonious society. However, history tells us there are...
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...for all parties involved. Disability Inclusion at the Work Place The subject of disability is not something the average person really thinks about, until he or she or a close loved one is confronted with the limitations and bias of a disabled person. There is one fact about disability that is imposable to ignore. There are no limitations on age, race, national origin, sex, physical fitness. Disability can occur at any time or place and to anyone. This fact alone is the reason this topic should be important to everyone. Franklin D. Roosevelt summed it up best: “We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought" (Thompson, 2009). However, a disability in the work place has been a sore spot for many business owners in America. Until the last twenty years, the potential of hiring a disabled person was never a high priority. Yet hiring a physically or mentally impaired individual as an employee will benefit a business both financially and morally. There are many advantages to include those different than us including individuals with disabilities (IWDs); diversity can bring new life to a business. “The biggest barrier is employment. Corporate America and their lack of effort and intent to hire IWDs is glaring and, quite frankly, discriminatory” (Initiatives:...
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...In August Wilson’s play “Fences,” the author establishes a dynamic relationship between two brothers that struggled with one another due to one being mentally disabled due to a World War II battle injury. In this dramatic play, Troy, who is described as a bitter and selfish man, has a challenging time for loving, respecting, taking care and accepting his disabled brother, Gabriel. This inspired me to write about my life dealing with a severely autistic brother. I know how laborious it can be for Troy to look after his brother. It takes a lot of hard work, but the most important part is to have patience and to fully understand a brother with a severe disability. I had to learn to be patient to overcome my brother’s disability and to love, respect, and accept him for who he is regardless of how it affects me. In this paper, I will explore the ways in which Troy interacts with Gabriel, comparing them with how I interact with my brother, Bryan, and discuss how the people in America perceive and treat individuals with disabilities. The relationship between Troy and Gabriel is strained at best. Although, Troy struggles to provide his brother Gabriel with tenderness, dignity, and acknowledgement, he doesn’t know how to express his true feelings and emotions about his disabled brother. For a good and positive relationship between brothers to exist, there has to be good communication, and appreciation for each other. However, Troy doesn't seem to accept his brother and his disability...
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...Tyler Tapler Mrs. Short English IV 08 December 2016 Disabled American Veterans Charity “Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served” (dav.org) That is their mission statement. Powerful, established on the 25th of September 1920 DAV (Disabled American Veterans) are devoted to helping American veterans who suffer from a disability or have become disabled due to their service. Since the end of World War One these dedicated individuals have helped veterans convert to civilian life while coping with a disability. This organization is a critical part of giving back to our disabled veterans. History In the aftermath of World War I, disabled veterans in the United States found themselves seriously disadvantaged, with little governmental...
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...Disabled people in Media I chose people with disabilities simply because I have several family members that have disabilities. I did a lot of research online and found that the United States is a lot more reserved than places like the United Kingdom. People as a whole, I think, stereotype disabled persons as being useless or a burden on society as explained by people I interviewed. There are many things that contribute to being “disabled.” They can be obviously impaired on one way or another suck as needing the use of a wheelchair or mentally impaired such as having a form of mental retardation. Many things, such as birth defects, injuries, age, chemical addiction, or medical conditions, can cause both of these examples of disabilities. In his 1991 study, Paul Hunt identified 10 stereotypes that the media use to portray disabled people: 1. The disabled person as pitiable or pathetic 2. An object of curiosity or violence 3. Sinister or evil 4. The super cripple 5. As atmosphere 6. Laughable 7. His/her own worst enemy 8. As a burden 9. As Non-sexual 10.Being unable to participate in daily life Shakespeare (1999) presents a potential reason behind the use of one of these stereotypes: "The use of disability as character trait, plot device, or as atmosphere is a lazy short-cut. These representations are not accurate or fair reflections of the actual experience of disabled people. Such stereotypes reinforce...
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...He says, “Now, one of the smartest things we can do about disability is to invest in research that will protect us from diseases and lead to cures.” This signifies that he thinks if we research hard enough and truly care about the disabled it is inevitable that we will find a cure. From what he is saying the audience believes that they should really try to help so they will find a cure soon so that in the future we won’t have as many disabled people in America....
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...Impact of Recession on Disabled Workers The timetable for the Great Recession started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. Jobs lost during this time span totaled over 8.4 million and is considered to be the largest loss of jobs in the history of recessions in the United States. (Mishel, Bivens, Gould, & Shierholz, 2012). Job markets across the board suffered incredible job losses. The recession did not 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...
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