PPT-Library Service to People with Disabilities

International Federation of Library Associations MEDD Expert Group December 1314 2017 Nancy Bolt Stephen Wyber Marie Engberg Eiriksson IFLA Mission and the SDGs IFLA is the leading international body representing libraries and their users . Who are you? . Angie: Librarian born with a visual impairment. Dale: PhD in rehabilitation counseling, MLS and instructor at Emporia State University. Students with disabilities. 99% of public colleges enroll students with disabilities.. 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. 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 . Some Important Dates. 1829 Braille . invented.. 1864 Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind grants college . degrees.. 1869 . First . wheelchair . patent given.. 1890-1920 . Push . for state worker’s compensation program: no. of states: 1913, 21 ; . www.RespectAbilityUSA.org. Who . Has. a Disability?. Not All Disabilities Can Be Seen. Disabilities present and affect people differently:. Temporary and Permanent . Invisible and Visible . Los Angeles Statistics. 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. R. E. C. Elizabeth . Richardson . Center. History of. Developmental Disabilities in. Society. Since Ancient times – society has not been kind to people who were “different” in any way.. Any physical difference, in the form of a different ethnicity or a disability, was seen as a mark of inferiority.. Welcome and Introductions. Welcome and Introductions. Michael Morris . Executive Director. National . Disability . Institute. Welcome and Introductions. Brian Stewart. Vice President and Community Relations Officer. 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). ADA Trainer Network. Module . 5g. Trainer’s Name. Trainer’s Title. Phone Number . Email/Website Here. 1. 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.. Updated October 2017. . 1. Dispelling Myths. Myths are roadblocks that interfere with the ability of persons with disabilities to have equality in employment. These roadblocks usually result from a lack of experience and interaction with persons with disabilities. This lack of familiarity has nourished negative attitudes concerning employment of persons with disabilities. . 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 . DEVELOPED BY EQUIP FOR EQUALITY UNDER A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGINGTRANSPORTATION2company is already providing 147equivalent To x00660069gure out if a private taxi company is pr October 2021. RCOTSSPLD PMLD Network Study Day. David Haines. Principal Lecturer, University of Brighton. d.Haines@brighton.ac.uk. . Plan for this session. Present some key findings from the 2018 RCOT SSPLD survey of Specialist Section members re their use of Sensory Activity .