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 . These disorders are intrinsic to the indi vidual presumed to be due to central nervous system dysfunction and may o ccur across the life span Problems in selfregulatory behaviors social percep tion and social interaction may exist with learning disa 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. University of Central . Arkansas. 2011-12. Diversity Doodle. Create a simple logo representing today’s topic-. . Disabilities. (line, scribble, character, cartoon, shape, symbol, icon, anything visual). Shimelis. . Tsegaye. Senior Policy Research Specialist. ACPF. March 2012. Presentation Outline. Rights . of children with disabilities related to. :. Adequate standard of living and health. Equality & non-discrimination . 1. The Handicap Resides in the Environment. The Disability Resides in the Individual . Jim Watson. Definition of Disability. General Definition:. Mental or physical condition that substantially limits one or more of life’s major functions. 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. 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.. 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. 1. Presented By:. Karen Goss. Assistant Director . Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. kgoss@transcen.org. 301-217-0124 v/tty. 2. ADA = Civil Rights. 3. What is the ADA?. Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in 1990. 1. Presented By:. Karen Goss. Assistant Director . Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. kgoss@transcen.org. 301-217-0124 v/tty. 2. ADA = Civil Rights. 3. What is the ADA?. Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in 1990. Heather Ansley, Esq., MSW; Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jennifer Mathis, ESQ; . Bazelon. Center for Mental health law. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? . Prohibits discrimination based on disability to ensure . . Ashley Greenwald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA. Jodie . Soracco. , M.Ed., BCBA. Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Disclaimer. Today’s workshop is experiential in nature. It may stir up some thoughts and emotions. 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.