Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Discrimination – insults, jokes and criticisms regarding age 2. Lack of job opportunities, 3. or being passed up for a job by a younger employee. Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism…
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possibilities other than to educate their children with disabilities at home or pay for them to attend private schools. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the “Mental Retardation” Panel that governed federal aid to states. Access to public education for children with disabilities was expanded, in 1965, by Lyndon B. Johnson, when he signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. However, in 1970’s, only a few of children with disabilities were being educated in public schools and the majority…
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parents for their students in the United States. This is approximately 2.9% of U.S. students and is a constant subject of legal debate. Homeschooling was originally a kind of underground practice that was done in rural areas in the U.S. starting in the 1970’s. (Wikipedia) I think the main reason that parents choose to home-school their children is due to the sometimes harsh environment of public and private schools. There is ample room for all kinds of problems that they would want to take their children…
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Are safeguarding procedures effective in supporting people with learning disabilities who are involuntary users of services? Safeguarding is a key role for social workers working with people with learning disabilities. This assignment will consider models of human development and critically analyse factors that impact upon the vulnerability of adults. It will further explore how adults with learning disabilities are oppressed and discriminated against at various levels. Using a practical example…
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AC1.1 Identify your own learning style(s) and the learning style(s) of another member of the team. AC1.2 Using a simple technique for identifying own development needs and the development needs of another member of the team. AC1.3 Identify potential barriers to learning AC1.4 Explain how barriers to learning can be overcome Section 2 Know how to develop self and others to achieve organisational objectives AC2.1 Briefly analyse learning/development options to meet need(s) of self and another member…
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like Doorbells, Smoke alarms, Cell phones, or Alarm clocks. Hearing dogs are usually mixed breeds and are small to medium size. Hearing dogs are identified by a leash or a bright neon vest. Hearing dog assistance was non-existent until the early 1970’s, When Mrs.Evla Janke made a simple request. The deaf womans dog died and she was curious to see if she could get another dog trained to alert her of sounds in her home like her other dog did. In 1976 Mrs. Janke’s request “ The Hearing Program” was…
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Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions. Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions. 1.1 It is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, gifts and interests because no two individuals are the same. People on the autistic spectrum have their own set of unique characteristics and vary from one to another in terms of their abilities. Some clients may have similar…
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Organizational Field Experience Purpose: to provide you with an opportunity to develop professional skills & learn more about how organizations operate Assignments: 15 hours minimum working in an organization approved by the Office of Service Learning must receive a satisfactory evaluation by supervisor Goals Paper Final Paper Components of an Organization What takes an organization from good to great? 1. People 2. Products and/or Services a. Research b. Health care c. Education 3. Capital ($)…
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personal choices than an older child. Also a child who has special needs may need more support) 3.1 - Explain the potential impact of disability on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people. 3.2 - Explain the importance of positive attitudes towards disability and specific requirements. 3.3 - Explain the social and medical mo*dels of disability and the impact of each on practice 3.4 - Explain the different types of support that are available for disabled children and young people…
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3.1. The Concept and History of Human Resources Management Human resources management maintains the source of “people factor” in organizations. People factor is a must, basic needs in every business. Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization this focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. Human Resource Management is the organizational function this deals with issues related to people such as…
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