PPT-Disabilities Awareness

Rosemary Hardy Sharon Manson Person First Language Recognize the person first not their disability See them as an individual not someone with a disability Kyle is a student with a hearing impairment. 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). 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. People with Disabilities in . Postsecondary Institutions . and Beyond…. Linda M. Kelly, M. Ed.. Michelle L. Mitchell, M.Ed.. Disability Support Services. If there is a need in the audience for . People With Disabilities. Luke Visconti . Chief Executive Officer. (973) 494-0502. lvisconti@DiversityInc.com. Managing Diversity. When someone joins my group, I don't want an attitude that says 'I am different and special - give me extra help to fit in' - I want an engineer that says 'how can I do my job the best and work with the team equally.'  . 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. Presented by Bobby Dodd Institute. Why is Disability Awareness training needed?. 19% . of Americans have a disability, making it our country’s largest . minority . .. It is a minority . that . ANYONE. See Me For Me. Deanna Hartzman, NACDD Communications Specialist. Angela Castillo-Epps, NACDD/ITACC Technical Assistance Specialist. Today’s Webinar. About the campaign. Weekly subthemes. How to get involved. Created By:. Lori Carlson-Business Relations Representative PHR SHRM-CP . Frances Robinson-Regional Specialist for Employment Services-Western NC. Presented by: . Thelma Cox, Regional Specialist for Employment Services-Central NC . . 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. 2. Special Olympics helps more than 4.5 million athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide. The organization gives the chance for the intellectually disabled to play sports . It is a symbol that anyone, even people with disabilities, can succeed if they are given the opportunities. Trainee team members: Barbra Faust, Amanda Dye, Kevin Harward. Faculty Mentor: Lisa Samson - Fang. The Problem. Research suggests that osteoporosis seen later in life may originate in childhood or adolescence. 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. Goals of RSI Day. To raise awareness about RSI. C. auses. E. limination of causes. The . need for. fair compensation. To help identify and address RSI issues in your workplace. RSI Awareness Day. What is an RSI?.