PPT-ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

AND DECISIONMAKING Freedom to Make Decisions Historically people with disabilities were presumed unable to make decisions Many people with disabilities lived in institutions Decisionmaking in institutions is usually unnecessary. Penrith Farms is a working farm located in Eastern Washington for young and emerging adults to learn life skills and experience emotional growth. Our focus is to engage troubled young adults and to help them transition into adulthood. Fast Facts for Employers. Adapted from APSE’s Resources for Employers . Untapped Labor Force. People with disabilities experience the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment of any single group in this country.. 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. 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. 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 ; . Reauthorization. 1. IDEA Background. IDEA was last reauthorized in 2004.. IDEA was due to be reauthorized in 2010.. Other bills in line for reauthorization . before. IDEA:. ESEA- Reauthorized 2015. HEA. Advising Considerations. Resources for Disabled Students. Students with Learning Disabilities. Definition. : neurological condition, difficulty to acquire/utilize academic and social skills. More than a ‘difference. GPDD/HI . training . Mozambique –February . 22, 2010. Charlotte McClain-. Nhlapo. - Senior operations officer. . Disability, poverty and vulnerability. Disability affects a significant proportion of the world population (an estimated 10-12 percent);. 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. 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. Data. : . Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2016).. Percent adults ages . 19–64 . with private coverage who were insured all . year. 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.