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. 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.. 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. 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. 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 . and . the . 2030 . Agenda for Sustainable Development. Vladimir . Cuk. December. . 1, 2015. Agenda 2030 Background. Agenda . 2030 represents the first global agenda . on sustainable development of this . 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 1. Deborah M. Johnson, Ed. S.. Virginia Department of Education. January 11, 2017. characterized by . Subaverage. general intellectual. functioning. . (. learning. , reasoning. ,. problem . solving, and . 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. 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.. 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.