PPT-Diversity - Disabilities

University of Central Arkansas 201112 Diversity Doodle Create a simple logo representing todays topic Disabilities line scribble character cartoon shape symbol icon anything visual. 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 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.. 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 . 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. 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. 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.'  . 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 ; . 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 . 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. BULLYING PREVENTION. . The Power Of STORY TELLING. Information is Power. Creative thinking. . Engaging Dialogue. Resources. . David. (2001). Five-years-old. PACER . Center. PACER CENTER. Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities.. 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);. Janice Aspey, CPRP. PR Training Solutions. janice@prtrainingsolutions.com. Learning Objectives. This workshop is designed to help you:. Incorporate “leading practices” for inclusion of people with disabilities into existing diversity training programs . 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.