PPT-Understanding Disabilities

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. 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 In the United States about 7200 or 18 per 10000 babies born every year have critical congenital heart defects CCHDs which also are known collectively in some instances as critical congenital heart disease These CCHDs are coarctation of the aorta do 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. 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. Sponsored by Maryville University, Productive Living Board of St. Louis County, St. Louis Office for Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities . Resource . 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 . By Holly Zuckerman – Access Coordinator. Disability Resource Center. The Foundation. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA – 1990): . Civil rights law that “Prohibits . discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. . 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. Outline. I. Developmental Disabilities. II. Autism Spectrum Disorder. III. Additional Considerations for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities. I. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES**.