...Matter? • People who have disabilities have the challenge to overcome physical, cognitive and emotional obstacles. • The ____________________________ of others is another obstacle to overcome. • As a leisure service provider, having a _________________, accepting and encouraging attitude is crucial if inclusion is going to work. • Additionally, the attitudes of your staff members must also be positive. o The big issue: ________________________________ How are Attitudes Formed? • _____________________ • Beliefs • Attitudes • Intentions • ____________________ Antecedents to Beliefs... • Those conditions that “_____________________” for beliefs to develop • Ex - community, past experiences, families, friends Beliefs... • What people ____________________________________ • Composed of an individual’s perception of information available • Result in the acquisition of knowledge, which may not necessarily be correct Attitude Defined... • Attitude: a _________________________________ to respond in a consistently favorable or unfavorable manner with respect to a given object • A way of responding (positive or negative) to a person, place, or thing. • _____________________, not inherited • Three parts: cognitive (think), affective (feel) and behavioral (act) Intentions... • Those behavioral plans made with respect to the presence of another person • Reflect ____________________ that influence behavior • Indications of how much of an effort people plan to...
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...right under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This addition to the ADA mainly focuses on accessibility, such as adding ramp structures within parks and recreational facilities. Nevertheless, it does not change the fact that children with disabilities are still restricted from having fun and interacting with other children. Since the state will not fully fund the construction of these inclusive play environments, it is difficult for communities to raise enough money to afford the costs. It is clear that children...
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...Understanding Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Carrie Massey Grand Canyon University SPE 526 December 03, 2012 Abstract There are several different types of intellectual disabilities, such as mental retardation, autism, traumatic brain injury, severe and multiple disabilities, and deaf-blindness. Understanding the causes and characteristics of these disabilities is important in determining what is needed in the learning environment to ensure that students with intellectual and other disabilities have access to the quality education they deserve. Understanding Persons with Intellectual Disabilities There are several different types of intellectual disabilities that can affect a child’s educational abilities. It is important that teachers and parents understand the causes and characteristics of the different types of intellectual disabilities in order to ensure that all students are provided with a quality education. Intellectual disabilities can be caused by a number of factors or incidents, and can vary from person to person in severity, symptoms and effect on their ability to learn and function. Understanding the causes and effects of such disabilities will assist educators in developing proper teaching methods, accommodations and special materials needed to optimize the learning environment. Intellectual Disability Intellectual disability, previously referred to as mental retardation, is defined by deficient intelligence and adaptive behavior that...
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...Practice of human service across different cultures Sarahi Alvarenga 05 July 2013 Walden University Cultural diversity refers to the process through which different cultures respect other people’s differences and the variety of human cultures or societies. In general, cultural diversity therefore refers to the existence of different value systems and multiplicity of subcultures in a multicultural or plural society or any other setting. Cultural diversity therefore calls for people to appreciate other people’s culture by respecting their way of life and the way they perform their different rituals, taboos and other cultural practices (Lee, et al, 2011). One of the most important developments in the history of Human service has been the realization that many overall markets are up of significantly different groups Culture may be defined as ‘ The way of life of a people ,including their attitudes , values , beliefs , arts, sciences, modes of perception , and habits of thought and activity .Culture defines how individuals live and behave in an environment and how their perceptions are shaped which affect the mutual relationship between both the individuals who are part of that environment and those who interact with that environment .For organizations , cultural differences are becoming more and more important . With globalization, workforce diversity has increased and cultural impacts are shaping organization‘s performance. These cultural differences have profound impact...
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...Disability Etiquette: Engaging People with Disabilities Don’t let fear and uncertainty keep you from getting to know people with disabilities. Fear of the unknown and lack of knowledge about interacting can lead to uneasiness when meeting a person who has a disability. Remember: a person with a disability is a person with feelings. Treat him or her as you would want to be treated, and then let common sense and friendship break down any barriers you may encounter. Meeting a person with a disability 1. A handshake is NOT a standard greeting for everyone. When in doubt, ASK the person whether he or she would like to shake hands with you. A smile along with a spoken greeting is always appropriate. 2. Speak directly to the person with a disability, not just to persons who may be accompanying him or her. 3. Don’t mention the person’s disability, unless he or she talks about it or it is relevant to the conversation. 4. Treat adults as adults. Don’t patronize or talk down to people with disabilities. Likewise, don’t lavish praise on a person with a disability for having the “courage” to overcome a disability. 5. Be patient and give your undivided attention, especially with someone who speaks slowly or with great effort. 6. Never pretend to understand what a person is saying. Ask the person to repeat or rephrase. 7. It is okay to use common expressions like “see you soon” or “I’d better be running along.” 8. Relax. We all make mistakes. Offer...
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...In our society many people –including educated ones- have negative look toward disabled individuals. They view the handicapped persons as people with limited abilities and limited functionality. Personally, I get to know many students with special needs and disabilities who are highly motivated and have distinguished skills and abilities. I noticed that many of them have high level of self esteem regardless their disability. To know more about how disabled persons may have such self esteem and well developed identity, I decided to visit one of the care centers responsible for servicing and supporting this group and attend some of their meetings and workshops. Murugami (2009) states that people are able to choose their identity and ignore and even reject identities forced on them as a result of ascribed characteristics. We do this by creation of narratives about the self, and provided we can sustain these narratives we are able to maintain our sense of self. By watching these disabled persons interacting with each other, discussing their daily life obstacles and motivating themselves by role models, I visualized how this group develops their strong self-identity and a positive self-concept. A person with disability is entitled to enjoyment of human rights and acquisition of dignity through these rights. Developing strong self-identity and a positive self-concept empowers the person with disability to such an extent that fighting for rights emanates from a clear understanding...
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...with disabilities have to face challenges every day, some more than others depending upon their disability. There are four types of intellectual disabilities, mild, moderate, severe, and profound. To determine if a child is intellectual disabled, his or her IQ would have to be tested and an adaptive behavior is reviewed (NICHCY, 2013). Having a good support system is the key for parents when having a child with intellectual disabilities. I had the opportunity to discuss this with a teacher, Mrs. Karen Derrick, who teaches Special Education. She has worked with different types of ID children throughout her career. According to Mrs. Derrick, the impact an individual with an intellectual disability has on the family structure varies from family to family and disability to disability. Rest assured it will have some impact. These can range from something as minor as having to wear ear protection at a fireworks presentation to having to learn sign language or even other alternate forms of communication such as eye gazing. All of these will impact the family. For example, there are some people that have an intellectual disability that may never potty train, therefore requiring diapering, possibly for their entire life. This means they have to have round the clock care, not to mention the added expense of the diapers themselves. I also asked her about collaborative skills a teacher should possess when interacting with families who have a child with intellectual disabilities. She...
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...While traveling to St. Jude's I felt uneasy about what to expect, one reason was because I felt sorry about what it is to experience for people with disabilities and assumed that they were bitter about their disabilities and didn't want to talk about it. I later on learned that this is untrue in many cases. Lots of people with disabilities feel that their lives are enriched by their experiences with disability, and even if given the chance to erase their disability would choose not to. Another reason that I was uncomfortable at first was because I was afraid that I would "say the wrong thing". However, that's not a big deal to most people with disabilities. I was able to see that all that is important is that you respect the person and see them beyond their disability.The most important...
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...Gender:__________________ Nationality:____________________________ Please answer the following questions that relate to five separate issues within the broader topics of diversity in the workplace Age 1. Do you think that you as an employee would benefit from training that aims to provide you with skills in age diversity in the workplace? Y N 2. Do you believe that age differences in the workplace can impact on the overall teamwork & cooperation between staff members and management? Y N Please give a few examples: __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Would you prefer to work with people who from your generation or from a variety of generations? _______________________________________________ 4. Would you be interested in participating in a training seminar that will equip you with skills to better understand and work in an environment where age diversity is present? Y N Gender 5. From your point of view, should men and women be treated equally in the place of business in terms of rights and opportunities? Y N 6. Do you agree that men should have a higher role or position in the workplace compared to women? Y N 7. Have you ever experienced...
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...1ST INTERVIEW Cristian Rodriguez Valerie Paredes Psychology of disability- REHS 2331.901L As many as one in five American women are living with a disability. Disabilities may present challenges, but many people can and do enjoy full, productive lives. Here to tell us about her experience living with spina bifida myelomeningocele is my neighbor’s daughter. At the age of 24, she is committed to educating others about spina bifida. What is the diagnosis of your disability? I was diagnosis with spina bifida myelomeningocele since I was born. Spina bifida literally means “split spine.” Spina bifida happens when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way. Myelomeningocele is the most severe form of spina bifida. With this condition, part of the spinal cord and nerves come through an opening in the baby’s back. It causes nerve damage and other disabilities. What was it like growing up with spina bifida? There is really only one word that best describes my experience growing up with spina bifida, and that word is “difficult.” I chose that word because growing up with spina bifida was a learning experience for me and my family. My parents and I had to learn about this disability and everything that came along with it. I was also in and out of the hospital for a variety of surgeries for the first seven years of my life. This caused me to fall behind in school because I would miss so much while I was away. I didn’t have anyone at school I could turn...
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...Sodexo and Principle Financial Group Case Study MGT/312 June 22, 2015 Gregory Lucht Sodexo and Principle Financial Group Case Study 1. What are some of the ways that Sodexo effectively manages diversity? Diversity Inc. constructed a list of 440 companies, and of the top fifty Sodexo was ranked number one (George & Jones, 2012, Chapter 4). Sodexo is considered the best company to work for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities and the LGBT community. Diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of an organization through efficiency and effectiveness. Being that a business in any market is competitive, it is important for companies to embrace diverse employees who can provide the company with different perspectives, cultures, and solutions. Sodexo manages diversity through conducting mentoring programs, diversity training, various encouragement, and interaction. Different groups are constructed by managers that consisted of those unlike themselves to provide a place for people who share similar feelings and beliefs to come together. Employees can interact through these affinity groups that will increase cohesiveness, trust, and performance. Though Sodexo encourages managers to construct mentor groups they are also trained to assess the groups in regards to effectiveness (George & Jones, 2012, Chapter 4). “ twenty-five percent of top managers’ bonuses are based on how well they do on diversity initiatives such as the hiring and training...
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...CURRENT EVENTS PAPER Ashley Rivers Liberty University SOCI 200 May 20, 2015 “Theories are based on a set of assumptions and self-evident truths; they include definitions and describe the conditions in which the phenomenon exists” (Basirico, Cashion, & Eshleman, 2014, p. 39). For example, when a person sees a blue tag hanging from a car’s rearview mirror, portraying the image of a wheelchair the first description that would often come to mind is an individual with a disability or handicap. Even if there appears to be no blue tag in the car, and yet the car is parked in a designated handicap parking spot, the presupposition would remain the same. The logical mind would further assume that the individual in the car and parked in that designated spot would be somehow disabled. Such expectations are learned only through social experiences and interactions. Human beings learn through experience how to attach specific meanings to words or symbols, and thus act on their own interpretation of that language or symbol in a given situation, and not the situation in and of itself” (Basirico et al., 2014 p. 45). This theory, known as symbolic interaction, is an approach to understanding the relationship between humans and society…the basic notion of symbolic interactionism is that human action and interaction are understandable only through the exchange of meaningful communication or symbols (Boundless, 2015). Such an example of this theory was demonstrated...
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...Research Paper: Does Twin Language as child effect language later Chloe Wilborn B00745993 October 4, 2013 Introduction To me personally Twins is an interesting topic because I have a twin sister. Although we are not identical, we are so much alike. Language and communication are also important because they are the foundation of a society. A society must have credible and solid language. I wanted to research the communication between twins, because I wanted to know if being so close to one person effected their communications with others. Does the bond that twins have restrict them from closely communicating with someone that is not their twin? It’s suggested that growing up all twins have a twin language that they use to only talk to one another and no one else can understand it. I also wanted to know if that language between the twins ultimately would cause problems in language later for them. My sister and I did have a twin language and I also wanted to know if that could have had an effect on us. Article Summaries Thorpe, K. (2006). Twin children's language development. Early Human Development, 82(6), 387-395. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2006.03.012 The purpose of this experiment was to study the delay in language in comparison between twins and single born children. On average, twins have scored lower than single born children on range of tests of verbal understanding. This was especially true in male twins though. Thorpe (2006) used twins from 20 months to 11 years...
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...children with ADHD had so much difficulty focusing in school or interacting with other people without getting distracted. My research topic relates to Temple Grandin’s chapter “From the Margins to the Mainstream” in The Autistic Brain because the chapter was mostly talking about how to overcome the struggles that disabilities can cause and how to find your strengths and use them to your advantage. ADHD has many symptoms that can make children hyperactive, impulsive, impatient, and distracted which affects how they learn in a “normal” classroom setting and...
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...Kerri Yates Ms. Cain CIS 110-OL1 17 October 2010 Computing Options for Physically Challenged Users The ever-increasing presence of computers in everyone’s lives has generated an awareness of the need to address computing requirements for those who have or may develop physical limitations. For these users, several different types of input and output methods can make their interactions with computers easier, more productive, and less frustrating. Various input devices are available for users with motor disabilities (Harkin 34-75). A keyguard is a metal or plastic plate placed over the keyboard that allows users to rest their hands on the keyboard without accidentally pressing any keys. Small trackballs that the user controls with a thumb or one finger can be attached to a table, mounted to a wheelchair, or held in the user’s hand. Another option for people with limited hand movement is a head-mounted pointer. To simulate the functions of a mouse button, a user works with a foot pedal, hand pad, or pneumatic instrument controlled by puffs of air. Hearing-impaired users can instruct programs to display words instead of sounds. With many Windows operating systems, users also can set options to make programs easier to use. The Magnifier command, for example, enlarges text and other items in a window on the computer screen (Mindar 104-108). The location of the line on the computer screen that contains the mouse pointer is magnified at the top of the screen. Visually impaired...
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