PPT-Disabilities

Some Important Dates 1829 Braille invented 1864 Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind grants college degrees 1869 First wheelchair patent given 18901920 Push for state workers compensation program no of states 1913 21 . Presented to . Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board. Betsy Silva Hernandez. Senior Director, Diversity. 6.9.2011. Topics. Purpose. Executive Summary. Current State. External Facts and . Figures. Our People. Presentation by Kristina Haugh. Important terms to know. Disability- . a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities .  . Ableism- discrimination . By: Ellie Dunning, Lori Hansen, Ashley Housten, Katherine Hutson, Hailey Johnson, Jamie Kaplan, Jessica Koster, Katy Lyznicki, Cambey Mikush, & Kara Peters. Introduction. Movie– . I am Sam. I am Sam Trailer. NURULLAH ALINAK. Special Education for people who have. OUTLINE. Introduction. What is S.E. ?. Learning Disabilities. Why do we need S.E. ?. Examples for S.E.. References. Special Education. Special education. Learning Objectives. -Discuss Assumptions, Stereotypes and Generalizations. -Define Culture and Cultural Competency. -Learn about Disability and Various Types of Disabilities. -Understanding Service Animals and Other Accommodations. Richard Rieser . World of Inclusion UNICEF Consultant. E-mail . rlrieser@gmail.com. . Website . www.worldofinclusion.com. . Shifting the Focus at UN. “Recognizing that disability is an evolving concept and that . Seyhan Fırat. In Turkey, according to Statistics Institute of Turkey (www.tuik.gov.tr) figures, there are about 8.5 million people with different physical and mental disabilities which count approximately 1. and their Families in Maintaining Health. Dick Sobsey. University of Alberta. 1. A Father’s Perspective. MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. Diagnosis at Age . 18. In general, our family’s experience has been positive and supportive.. A Focus on Incidence. When . the issue at hand for students with disabilities centers on the provision of services in local schools, the availability of qualified personnel and the technical sophistication of necessary resources must be carefully considered. In order to provide students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education, it is useful to classify learners in terms of . 1. ADA Trainer Network. Module 6a. Trainer’s Name. Trainer’s Title. Phone . Email/Website Address . Disclaimer. Information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA.. Paul Gibson, LCSW. Bay Area Academy. 1. Course Objectives. To increase understanding of young adults with disabilities and their transition to adulthood. To improve skills in working with young adults with disabilities. Professor Ken . Lawson. University . of Hawai‘i Law School. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law. It gives Federal civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, employment, transportation, and telecommunications.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disability Overview: Impairments, Activity Limitations, and Participation Restrictions. What is a disability?. A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions). 3. 4. Brief History of the Field. Brief History of the Field. Early history: Babies were often left to die if they were physically “defective”. Middle Ages: Religious influences resulted in more humane care.