4. Disability 101 Defining Disability A history of Disability in the US Basic disability etiquette What do we mean when we say “inclusion”?
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6. Major life activities include, but are not limited to: “ Major Life Activity” is Anything an Average Person Can Do with Little or No Difficulty
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9. Living with a disability- 40 Years ago Christmas In Purgatory: A Photographic Essay On MentalRetardation Burton Blatt and Fred Kaplan Human Policy Press, June 1, 1974
16. “ An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. ” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
17. Inclusive Outreach Where to find qualified applicants with disabilities Tools for Inclusive Outreach
21. Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people , to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design
31. Click to edit Master title style Contact Information: National Service Inclusion Project 888.491.0326 [V/TTY] [email_address] www. SERVICE and INCLUSION .org
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National Service Inclusion Project Serve Idaho: Managing Disability Inclusion, National Service and Volunteerism
National Service Inclusion Project Serve Idaho: Managing Disability Inclusion, National Service and Volunteerism
National Service Inclusion Project Serve Idaho: Managing Disability Inclusion, National Service and Volunteerism
2010 American Community Survey information on disability: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_10_1YR_S1810&prodType=table, “ Some Facts about Persons with Disabilities” ( www.un.org/ disabilities /convention/pdfs/ facts heet.pdf) National Service Inclusion Project Serve Idaho: Managing Disability Inclusion, National Service and Volunteerism
This slide contains sample of photos from institutions from “Christmas in Purgatory”
1970s: Emersion of the disability movement Independent Living Centers were founded by and for people with disabilities Services of these centers focused on assisting individuals with disabilities to become contributing, active, and functional members of society 1990s: Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Aims to end all forms of discrimination toward individuals with disabilities Guarantees individuals with disabilities access to employment, housing, education, transportation, and all other rights given to able-bodied citizens Establishes individuals with disabilities as protected citizens The Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on public space, employment, and includes businesses that have over fifteen employees In 1993,the Corporation for National and Community Service was created, and funds were set aside for the inclusion of people with disabilities Present Day: Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (SAA) of 2009 ADA Amendments Rosa ’s Law: Stopping usage of the word “retardation”
When we talk about “inclusion”, this is what we mean
The same disability can impact an individual differently so therefore it is important to not make generalizations. Do not let fear of making a mistake, fear of saying the wrong thing, or fear of the unknown make you hesitant to interact with an individual with a disability. If you make a mistake, acknowledge it and move on. If you are ever unsure of what to do, ask. For example: When someone is Deaf, do no speak with exaggerated slowness or with exaggerated facial expressions. When there are companions/interpreters present, always direct your comments to the person with the disability. Do not assume that because a person may not speak they are unable to understand or hear you. When helping a person who is blind, allow him/her to hold your arm. This way, he/she will be able to walk slightly behind you and get a sense of what to expect from the motion of your body. Ask if people want verbal cues as to what is ahead, approaching steps, curbs and barriers. Remember to relax.
Notes about the pictures: The top picture shows people in wheelchairs at a protest, the bottom picture is of Ed Roberts who described his wheelchair as an instrument of his freedom
National Service Inclusion Project Serve Idaho: Managing Disability Inclusion, National Service and Volunteerism
Ronald L. Mace founded the Center for Universal Design at NC State – he used a wheelchair – NC State still has a focus on the built environment Share Principles of Universal Design posters from NC State
Provide NSIP fact sheet: Making your presentations accessible to everyone
While disclosure can have many positive results, non-disclosure can have the opposite effect. Why then would anyone not want to disclose? As mentioned previously, disclosure involves confidential, personal information. This may be information, particularly around a person ’s disability, that may be difficult to share with someone. The following are reasons individuals may not wish to disclose their disability. This information is from a study conducted on the subject of disclosure. These responses were collected from people with disabilities who chose to disclose (or not to disclose) and the impact on how this affected them: The culture of the program ’s environment- disclosure was considered “gossipy,” excessively competitive, and/or racially insensitive. People who did not disclose feared the potential reactions of others. They also were concerned service members may refuse to share equipment with them. Some did not disclose because they thought it was not relevant or there may be a stigma associated with their disability. Lastly, people who did not disclose felt the need to disclose to other people outside of service program first. Can you identify some other reasons as to why a person with a disability may chose not to disclose?
In order to further demonstrate, the impact for not disclosing can include the following: Social isolation because of fear of personal questions, the Need to misrepresent, inasmuch they told other service members of a different diagnosis or explained medical appointments by saying he or she was part of a nutrition study, Being unable to request accommodations, Reporting less support than people who did disclose, and finally Higher stress from keeping the secret In order to demonstrate the impact of not disclosing further, the next scene will feature a case study example of a service member who does not disclose and its impact.
These are important points for all to be aware of including staff from the Human Resources department at your organization. Each bullet above describes one piece of the disclosure process. It is important that any forms that contain confidential information are kept separate from other personnel information in a locked drawer with access allowed only to necessary personnel. It is always up to the individual who discloses to decide how much information to share about the disability.
