The document discusses the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly children. It outlines several international instruments that promote these rights, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child, and conventions focused on eliminating discrimination against persons with disabilities. The key rights discussed are the right to equal opportunities and inclusion in society, self-determination, and access to education and medical attention without discrimination.
A Stage-Based Model of Personal Informatics Systems (Handout)Ian Li
The document presents a stage-based model of personal informatics systems composed of 5 stages: Preparation, Collection, Integration, Reflection, and Action. It identifies common barriers that users experience in each stage, such as not having the right tools for collection or not having enough time for reflection. The stages are iterative and problems can cascade between stages. Development of personal informatics systems should consider the whole user experience and balance automation with user control.
lecture 23 from a college level introduction to psychology course taught Fall 2011 by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Willamette University, includes cognitive development, moral development
Early and middle adulthood involve significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. In early adulthood, individuals focus on developing relationships, careers, and identity. Physical health is usually at its peak. In middle adulthood, priorities shift to parenting and career goals while physical decline begins. Health risks increase so preventative care is important. Successfully navigating developmental tasks such as intimacy vs isolation and generativity vs stagnation is key to well-being. Late adulthood involves further physical and cognitive changes along with socioemotional adjustments. The aging process, death of loved ones, and changes in roles present challenges but can be positively addressed.
During middle childhood from ages 7 to 12, children experience significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Physically, children grow taller and stronger through skeletal and muscular changes. Cognitively, most children attend school for the first time and learn in structured environments. Socially, peers become increasingly important as children spend about 40% of their time with friends, navigating social hierarchies. Emotionally, developing independence can cause tensions with parents while forming an individual identity and self-esteem is an ongoing process.
Concept 'adulthood' (three phases: early, middle and late adulthood); Developmental aspects of early adulthood, cognitive development during early adulthood, personality and social development during early adulthood, Personality development, cognitive development (memory and intelligence); Social and Emotional development.
The document discusses sexuality and sexual health in older adults. It notes that sexuality is an important part of human life at all ages. However, providers often have misconceptions about sexuality in older adults and do not adequately address their sexual health needs. The document outlines several barriers to sexual health for older adults, including physical and psychological changes, health issues, and societal attitudes. It provides guidance for healthcare providers on properly assessing and managing the sexual health needs of their older adult patients.
A Stage-Based Model of Personal Informatics Systems (Handout)Ian Li
The document presents a stage-based model of personal informatics systems composed of 5 stages: Preparation, Collection, Integration, Reflection, and Action. It identifies common barriers that users experience in each stage, such as not having the right tools for collection or not having enough time for reflection. The stages are iterative and problems can cascade between stages. Development of personal informatics systems should consider the whole user experience and balance automation with user control.
lecture 23 from a college level introduction to psychology course taught Fall 2011 by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Willamette University, includes cognitive development, moral development
Early and middle adulthood involve significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. In early adulthood, individuals focus on developing relationships, careers, and identity. Physical health is usually at its peak. In middle adulthood, priorities shift to parenting and career goals while physical decline begins. Health risks increase so preventative care is important. Successfully navigating developmental tasks such as intimacy vs isolation and generativity vs stagnation is key to well-being. Late adulthood involves further physical and cognitive changes along with socioemotional adjustments. The aging process, death of loved ones, and changes in roles present challenges but can be positively addressed.
During middle childhood from ages 7 to 12, children experience significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Physically, children grow taller and stronger through skeletal and muscular changes. Cognitively, most children attend school for the first time and learn in structured environments. Socially, peers become increasingly important as children spend about 40% of their time with friends, navigating social hierarchies. Emotionally, developing independence can cause tensions with parents while forming an individual identity and self-esteem is an ongoing process.
Concept 'adulthood' (three phases: early, middle and late adulthood); Developmental aspects of early adulthood, cognitive development during early adulthood, personality and social development during early adulthood, Personality development, cognitive development (memory and intelligence); Social and Emotional development.
The document discusses sexuality and sexual health in older adults. It notes that sexuality is an important part of human life at all ages. However, providers often have misconceptions about sexuality in older adults and do not adequately address their sexual health needs. The document outlines several barriers to sexual health for older adults, including physical and psychological changes, health issues, and societal attitudes. It provides guidance for healthcare providers on properly assessing and managing the sexual health needs of their older adult patients.
Erikson Psychosocial Development TheoryWaleed Ahmad
Erik Erikson proposed eight stages of psychosocial development that take place throughout the lifespan. Each stage is characterized by a psychosocial crisis between two opposing tendencies that must be resolved. Successful completion of each stage results in a healthy personality and the ability to move on to the next stage. The stages include trust vs mistrust in infancy, autonomy vs shame and doubt in early childhood, initiative vs guilt in preschool years, industry vs inferiority in middle childhood, identity vs role confusion in adolescence, intimacy vs isolation in early adulthood, generativity vs stagnation in adulthood, and integrity vs despair in late adulthood.
Adolescence is a period of significant physical, emotional, social, and psychological changes. During early adolescence from ages 13-16, physical changes are most rapid and impact behavior and attitudes. As physical changes slow in late adolescence from 16-18, attitudinal and behavioral changes also stabilize. Socially, adolescents shift from disliking to preferring the companionship of the opposite sex, form new social groups, and select friends based on shared interests and values rather than number of friends. They also develop new values around social acceptance and leadership qualities.
Middle adulthood, typically ages 35-60, involves developmental themes of life review, identity changes, and adapting to physical and social changes as children leave home and careers are established. This life stage presents both strengths like relationships and wisdom but also hazards like health issues, career dissatisfaction, and family challenges as roles adjust. Theories view this period as focused on generativity through work and community versus potential risks of stagnation.
This document provides an overview of child and adolescent development across several domains:
1) Physical development follows milestones in the first years and dramatic changes in adolescence.
2) Cognitive development is described through Piaget's stages from sensorimotor to formal operations. Information processing models look at memory strategies.
3) Social development includes theory of mind, attachment, relationships, and emotional development like anger, anxiety, and moral understanding.
Robert J. Havighurst was an influential American developmental psychologist and educator who developed a theory of human development and identified developmental tasks occurring at different life stages from infancy to old age. He recognized that developmental tasks arise from physical maturation, personal values, and societal pressures. Some key developmental tasks he identified included learning to walk and talk in infancy, getting along with peers and developing gender roles in childhood and adolescence, selecting an occupation and starting a family in early adulthood, assisting teenage children in middle age, and adjusting to retirement and reduced mobility in later life. Havighurst stressed the importance of teachers helping students accomplish developmental tasks appropriate for their age.
This document discusses psychosocial development in middle childhood. It covers topics like self-concept development, self-esteem, emotional development, peer relationships, and family relationships. Regarding self-concept, children develop more balanced views of themselves that integrate various aspects of their identity. Their self-esteem is influenced by parenting styles, academic performance, and physical appearance. Emotionally, children learn self-regulation and can experience pride and guilt. Peer relationships become important as children form stable friendships and can understand other perspectives. Siblings provide companionship but rivalry may increase as parents compare children. Resilience comes from personal characteristics, supportive families and schools, and mentors outside the family.
Dr. randell alexander crosses the line against dr plunkettAlison Stevens
This document summarizes a court case in which Lexter Caban was convicted of first-degree felony murder and aggravated child abuse for the death of his girlfriend's two-year-old son, Jonathan. Caban appealed the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief, arguing that his counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the improper impeachment of his expert witness, Dr. Plunkett, by the State's expert witnesses. The court heard testimony from multiple expert witnesses on both sides regarding the cause of Jonathan's injuries and death. Caban claims the State's experts improperly attacked Dr. Plunkett's credibility and referenced inadmissible hearsay opinions.
The document discusses infant brain development from birth through early childhood. It notes that neurons develop rapidly before birth and connections between neurons multiply greatly in the first few months of life. Early experiences physically determine how the brain is wired, as connections are strengthened through repetition and pruned if not used. The brain is most plastic and able to learn during the first three years. Deprivation can negatively impact brain development, while sensory stimulation, secure attachments, and adequate sleep support healthy development.
The document describes normal findings and abnormalities that may be seen during a physical examination of the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, and other body systems in infants and children. Key points include normal eye alignment and pupil appearance/reaction, typical ear canal findings, common oral structures in newborns, normal breath and heart sounds, expected abdominal exam findings, and signs that warrant further evaluation such as eye misalignment, ear discharge, oral lesions or thrush, respiratory distress, murmurs, or abdominal tenderness.
Freud, Erikson, Piaget, and Kohlberg's theories describe human development across the lifespan. Freud focused on psychosexual development through oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages. Erikson emphasized psychosocial development through trust, autonomy, initiative, industry and identity. Piaget's stages of cognitive development included sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational thought. Kohlberg described moral development progressing from preconventional to conventional to postconventional stages.
This document provides techniques for communicating effectively with children of different age groups. For toddlers, it recommends using simple language and vocabulary they understand, speaking in complete sentences, allowing movement when possible, and giving them a sense of control. For preschoolers, it suggests getting down to their eye level, using short sentences, asking open-ended questions, and praising their efforts. For school-aged children, the techniques include explaining procedures in an age-appropriate manner, encouraging them to ask questions, and being honest but reassuring.
Cognitive development-of-infants and toddlersCris Capilayan
This document summarizes cognitive development in infants and toddlers according to Piaget's stages of development. It discusses that from birth to age 2, infants progress through the sensorimotor stage, responding to stimuli through their senses and motor activities. Key developments include gaining object permanence, engaging in circular reactions with objects, and the beginning of symbolic thought and problem-solving. The document also reviews language development milestones like babbling, first words, and combining words into simple sentences.
Late childhood: meaning, characteristics and hazardsAtul Thakur
Late childhood spans ages 6 to puberty. This stage sees significant physical growth as well as cognitive and social-emotional development. Children develop skills in various areas like self-care, social interaction, academics, and play. They spend more time in peer groups and friendships become important. Hazards during late childhood can be physical, psychological, or related to social relationships and development. Effective guidance is needed to help children through this period of transition.
Late childhood spans from age 6 until sexual maturity. This stage is marked by profound changes that affect social and personal adjustment as children enter first grade. Physical changes occur and influence attitudes, values, and behavior. Boys and girls mature sexually at varying ages during this period. Late childhood is characterized by names like the troublesome age, sloppy age, and quarrelsome age from parents' perspectives and the elementary school age and critical period of achievement from educators' views. Psychologists may call it the gang age, age of conformity, creative age, or play age. Key developmental tasks include physical development and mastering elementary school work.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders that can persist into adulthood. It is caused by deficiencies in two neurotransmitters in the brain. Symptoms include fidgeting, distraction, excessive talking, and disorganization. Treatment includes medication, behavioral therapy, education, and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Managing ADHD requires a team approach with parents, teachers, doctors, and the patient working together.
This document discusses various aspects of late adulthood, including physical, cognitive, and social development. Physically, aging affects the skin, hair, senses, brain, and other organs. Cognitive abilities like processing speed and fluid intelligence decline with age, while crystallized intelligence remains intact or increases. Socially, retirement adjustment and changes in relationships are developmental tasks. Death and dying also become more salient concerns in late life. Overall, late adulthood involves navigating physical, mental, and social changes that come with aging.
Physical and cognitive development in early childhoodAbigael Mabalot
Physical growth slows in early childhood from ages 3 to 6 as children lose their roundness and develop more adult-like proportions. Nutrition remains important as obesity risks increase, and diet should emphasize lean proteins, fruits and vegetables while limiting sugars and saturated fats. Motor skills advance as children gain strength, coordination and control over their bodies. Illnesses are common but help build immunity, while accidents pose risks that parents can help mitigate.
This document provides an overview of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development theory. It begins with biographical information about Erikson, noting he was influenced by Freud and developed his eight stages of psychosocial development based on clinical observations of children. The stages are then described in detail, from trust vs. mistrust in infancy to integrity vs. despair in late adulthood. Assessment methods for Erikson's theory and additional works expanding on it are also mentioned.
This document discusses moral development theories and research. It provides an overview of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It then discusses Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan's theories on moral development, including:
1. Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning and the Heinz dilemma example.
2. Gilligan's critique that Kohlberg's theory is biased towards males and focuses on justice rather than care.
3. Recent research finding that males and females use both justice and care in moral reasoning.
The document examines debates and criticisms around different moral development theories and stages. It also briefly mentions values and any changes observed in Turkey.
This document summarizes children's rights from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It outlines that signatory governments must uphold children's rights, such as the right to meet together and join groups. However, the Convention also discusses the responsibilities of children, including respecting the rights of others, especially parents. The document provides examples of how children's responsibilities are linked to their rights, such as taking care of the environment if they have a right to a clean environment.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the basic human rights that all children are entitled to, including the right to life, an identity, family, healthcare, education, play, and an opinion. It recognizes that children require special protection and care due to their vulnerability. The Convention is a legally binding document that has been ratified by all UN member states except the United States.
Erikson Psychosocial Development TheoryWaleed Ahmad
Erik Erikson proposed eight stages of psychosocial development that take place throughout the lifespan. Each stage is characterized by a psychosocial crisis between two opposing tendencies that must be resolved. Successful completion of each stage results in a healthy personality and the ability to move on to the next stage. The stages include trust vs mistrust in infancy, autonomy vs shame and doubt in early childhood, initiative vs guilt in preschool years, industry vs inferiority in middle childhood, identity vs role confusion in adolescence, intimacy vs isolation in early adulthood, generativity vs stagnation in adulthood, and integrity vs despair in late adulthood.
Adolescence is a period of significant physical, emotional, social, and psychological changes. During early adolescence from ages 13-16, physical changes are most rapid and impact behavior and attitudes. As physical changes slow in late adolescence from 16-18, attitudinal and behavioral changes also stabilize. Socially, adolescents shift from disliking to preferring the companionship of the opposite sex, form new social groups, and select friends based on shared interests and values rather than number of friends. They also develop new values around social acceptance and leadership qualities.
Middle adulthood, typically ages 35-60, involves developmental themes of life review, identity changes, and adapting to physical and social changes as children leave home and careers are established. This life stage presents both strengths like relationships and wisdom but also hazards like health issues, career dissatisfaction, and family challenges as roles adjust. Theories view this period as focused on generativity through work and community versus potential risks of stagnation.
This document provides an overview of child and adolescent development across several domains:
1) Physical development follows milestones in the first years and dramatic changes in adolescence.
2) Cognitive development is described through Piaget's stages from sensorimotor to formal operations. Information processing models look at memory strategies.
3) Social development includes theory of mind, attachment, relationships, and emotional development like anger, anxiety, and moral understanding.
Robert J. Havighurst was an influential American developmental psychologist and educator who developed a theory of human development and identified developmental tasks occurring at different life stages from infancy to old age. He recognized that developmental tasks arise from physical maturation, personal values, and societal pressures. Some key developmental tasks he identified included learning to walk and talk in infancy, getting along with peers and developing gender roles in childhood and adolescence, selecting an occupation and starting a family in early adulthood, assisting teenage children in middle age, and adjusting to retirement and reduced mobility in later life. Havighurst stressed the importance of teachers helping students accomplish developmental tasks appropriate for their age.
This document discusses psychosocial development in middle childhood. It covers topics like self-concept development, self-esteem, emotional development, peer relationships, and family relationships. Regarding self-concept, children develop more balanced views of themselves that integrate various aspects of their identity. Their self-esteem is influenced by parenting styles, academic performance, and physical appearance. Emotionally, children learn self-regulation and can experience pride and guilt. Peer relationships become important as children form stable friendships and can understand other perspectives. Siblings provide companionship but rivalry may increase as parents compare children. Resilience comes from personal characteristics, supportive families and schools, and mentors outside the family.
Dr. randell alexander crosses the line against dr plunkettAlison Stevens
This document summarizes a court case in which Lexter Caban was convicted of first-degree felony murder and aggravated child abuse for the death of his girlfriend's two-year-old son, Jonathan. Caban appealed the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief, arguing that his counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the improper impeachment of his expert witness, Dr. Plunkett, by the State's expert witnesses. The court heard testimony from multiple expert witnesses on both sides regarding the cause of Jonathan's injuries and death. Caban claims the State's experts improperly attacked Dr. Plunkett's credibility and referenced inadmissible hearsay opinions.
The document discusses infant brain development from birth through early childhood. It notes that neurons develop rapidly before birth and connections between neurons multiply greatly in the first few months of life. Early experiences physically determine how the brain is wired, as connections are strengthened through repetition and pruned if not used. The brain is most plastic and able to learn during the first three years. Deprivation can negatively impact brain development, while sensory stimulation, secure attachments, and adequate sleep support healthy development.
The document describes normal findings and abnormalities that may be seen during a physical examination of the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, and other body systems in infants and children. Key points include normal eye alignment and pupil appearance/reaction, typical ear canal findings, common oral structures in newborns, normal breath and heart sounds, expected abdominal exam findings, and signs that warrant further evaluation such as eye misalignment, ear discharge, oral lesions or thrush, respiratory distress, murmurs, or abdominal tenderness.
Freud, Erikson, Piaget, and Kohlberg's theories describe human development across the lifespan. Freud focused on psychosexual development through oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages. Erikson emphasized psychosocial development through trust, autonomy, initiative, industry and identity. Piaget's stages of cognitive development included sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational thought. Kohlberg described moral development progressing from preconventional to conventional to postconventional stages.
This document provides techniques for communicating effectively with children of different age groups. For toddlers, it recommends using simple language and vocabulary they understand, speaking in complete sentences, allowing movement when possible, and giving them a sense of control. For preschoolers, it suggests getting down to their eye level, using short sentences, asking open-ended questions, and praising their efforts. For school-aged children, the techniques include explaining procedures in an age-appropriate manner, encouraging them to ask questions, and being honest but reassuring.
Cognitive development-of-infants and toddlersCris Capilayan
This document summarizes cognitive development in infants and toddlers according to Piaget's stages of development. It discusses that from birth to age 2, infants progress through the sensorimotor stage, responding to stimuli through their senses and motor activities. Key developments include gaining object permanence, engaging in circular reactions with objects, and the beginning of symbolic thought and problem-solving. The document also reviews language development milestones like babbling, first words, and combining words into simple sentences.
Late childhood: meaning, characteristics and hazardsAtul Thakur
Late childhood spans ages 6 to puberty. This stage sees significant physical growth as well as cognitive and social-emotional development. Children develop skills in various areas like self-care, social interaction, academics, and play. They spend more time in peer groups and friendships become important. Hazards during late childhood can be physical, psychological, or related to social relationships and development. Effective guidance is needed to help children through this period of transition.
Late childhood spans from age 6 until sexual maturity. This stage is marked by profound changes that affect social and personal adjustment as children enter first grade. Physical changes occur and influence attitudes, values, and behavior. Boys and girls mature sexually at varying ages during this period. Late childhood is characterized by names like the troublesome age, sloppy age, and quarrelsome age from parents' perspectives and the elementary school age and critical period of achievement from educators' views. Psychologists may call it the gang age, age of conformity, creative age, or play age. Key developmental tasks include physical development and mastering elementary school work.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders that can persist into adulthood. It is caused by deficiencies in two neurotransmitters in the brain. Symptoms include fidgeting, distraction, excessive talking, and disorganization. Treatment includes medication, behavioral therapy, education, and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Managing ADHD requires a team approach with parents, teachers, doctors, and the patient working together.
This document discusses various aspects of late adulthood, including physical, cognitive, and social development. Physically, aging affects the skin, hair, senses, brain, and other organs. Cognitive abilities like processing speed and fluid intelligence decline with age, while crystallized intelligence remains intact or increases. Socially, retirement adjustment and changes in relationships are developmental tasks. Death and dying also become more salient concerns in late life. Overall, late adulthood involves navigating physical, mental, and social changes that come with aging.
Physical and cognitive development in early childhoodAbigael Mabalot
Physical growth slows in early childhood from ages 3 to 6 as children lose their roundness and develop more adult-like proportions. Nutrition remains important as obesity risks increase, and diet should emphasize lean proteins, fruits and vegetables while limiting sugars and saturated fats. Motor skills advance as children gain strength, coordination and control over their bodies. Illnesses are common but help build immunity, while accidents pose risks that parents can help mitigate.
This document provides an overview of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development theory. It begins with biographical information about Erikson, noting he was influenced by Freud and developed his eight stages of psychosocial development based on clinical observations of children. The stages are then described in detail, from trust vs. mistrust in infancy to integrity vs. despair in late adulthood. Assessment methods for Erikson's theory and additional works expanding on it are also mentioned.
This document discusses moral development theories and research. It provides an overview of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It then discusses Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan's theories on moral development, including:
1. Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning and the Heinz dilemma example.
2. Gilligan's critique that Kohlberg's theory is biased towards males and focuses on justice rather than care.
3. Recent research finding that males and females use both justice and care in moral reasoning.
The document examines debates and criticisms around different moral development theories and stages. It also briefly mentions values and any changes observed in Turkey.
This document summarizes children's rights from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It outlines that signatory governments must uphold children's rights, such as the right to meet together and join groups. However, the Convention also discusses the responsibilities of children, including respecting the rights of others, especially parents. The document provides examples of how children's responsibilities are linked to their rights, such as taking care of the environment if they have a right to a clean environment.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the basic human rights that all children are entitled to, including the right to life, an identity, family, healthcare, education, play, and an opinion. It recognizes that children require special protection and care due to their vulnerability. The Convention is a legally binding document that has been ratified by all UN member states except the United States.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the basic human rights that all children are entitled to, including the right to life, an identity, family, health care, education, play, and an adequate standard of living. It recognizes that children require special protection and care due to their vulnerability. The Convention is a legally binding document that has been ratified by all UN member states except the United States. It aims to establish universal standards to protect children's rights globally.
Sections Included:
1. Introduction to Social Barriers
2. Effects and Results
3. History
4. Remedies
5. Movies Showing Behaviour of Society Towards Disabled People
6. Strategies For Teachers and Schools
7. Chapters Showing Behaviour of Society Towards Disabled People
8. Lesson Plan
9. Awareness Day
10. Initiative by PM during Lockdown
Eecm=un convention of the rights of the childjezwats
The document summarizes key articles from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) that are relevant to the five outcomes of the Every Child Matters framework in the UK. It lists several articles that protect children's rights to health, family life, education, protection from harm, and an adequate standard of living. The UNCRC aims to ensure that all children can enjoy their childhood and realize their full potential.
This document provides a summary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for children. It explains that the Convention recognizes that all people, including those with disabilities, have equal rights. The document outlines 24 articles that describe specific rights, such as the right to education, healthcare, freedom from discrimination, and independent living. The overall purpose is to guarantee the human rights of persons with disabilities and help ensure they can fully participate in all aspects of life.
All Things Being Equal, perspectives on disability in developmentJonathan Flower
This document discusses perspectives on disability and development. It notes that an estimated 600 million people worldwide have disabilities, yet disabled people are often invisible and excluded from society. While international agreements have established disabled people's rights, in reality many social barriers prevent them from fully participating in community activities. The document calls for a more inclusive approach to development that sees disabled people as active participants rather than helpless recipients, and ensures their rights to participate in decisions, access appropriate care, and be included in everyday community activities.
The document discusses disability and inclusion of people with disabilities in society and education. It notes that disability refers to physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that may hinder full participation in society. It emphasizes that all people have equal rights regardless of ability status. The document also highlights the importance of education for people with disabilities and mentions one institution in Venezuela that provides schooling for students with special needs.
This document discusses disability and inclusion of people with disabilities in society and education. It notes that disability refers to physical, mental or sensory impairments that may hinder full participation in society. It emphasizes that all people have equal rights regardless of ability status. The document also highlights the importance of education for people with disabilities and mentions some institutions in Venezuela that provide schooling opportunities to students with special needs.
This document provides an introduction to child rights. It begins by outlining the learning objectives of understanding the meaning of child rights, the importance of child rights, the UNCRC, the history of child rights, the types of child rights, child rights in the Indian constitution, and the stakeholders working with children. It then discusses why children need special rights by explaining that children are vulnerable, dependent on adults, and need protection. It defines a child according to the UNCRC as anyone under 18 years old. It outlines the four categories of child rights - survival, development, protection, and participation. It also discusses the evolution of child rights and the UNCRC. Finally, it summarizes some key aspects of child rights as addressed in the
This document discusses theories of disability, demographics of disability, and etiquette when working with people with disabilities. It outlines three main models for understanding disability - the moral model which views disability as punishment, the medical model which sees people as flawed needing to be fixed, and the social model which views disability as a socially constructed category. It provides statistics on the large population with disabilities worldwide and in the US, noting higher rates of poverty, unemployment, and segregation among those with disabilities. The document also discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act and the relevance of social work in addressing discrimination. Finally, it outlines five general rules of etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities.
The document provides an introduction to child rights. It discusses key concepts like the definition of a child, importance of child rights, evolution of child rights including major international conventions like the UNCRC. It explains the four guiding principles of UNCRC - non-discrimination, best interests of the child, right to survival and development, and respect for the views of the child. It also outlines the different types of child rights like rights necessary for existence, protection rights and development rights as defined in the UNCRC.
communicating disability through networking...Dr V. JANAKI
This document discusses the importance of networking and collaboration among disability advocates and organizations to promote inclusion and accessibility. It notes that alone individuals can do little, but together they can accomplish much. It describes how disability activists have formed a cohesive force to advocate for human rights and negotiate for dignity, self-expression, mobility and other rights. Through online groups like Google Groups, advocates can synchronize efforts, share information, and work with governments and organizations to lobby for changes that ensure rights for people with disabilities as defined in frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses disability rehabilitation in the Indian context. It begins by describing how persons with disabilities were historically mistreated and outlines some traditional beliefs around disability. It then discusses the need for disability rehabilitation to protect rights and provide equal opportunities. Key points include definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap from the WHO. It also outlines the types of disabilities and aims/objectives of rehabilitation including various models like biomedical, educational, social, economic, and community-based rehabilitation.
Training Manual On Human Rights Monitoring - Chapter On Children's RightsThomas Müller
The document discusses children's rights and how human rights officers can promote and protect them. It notes that children have specific vulnerabilities and rights compared to adults. The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the key international instrument protecting children's rights. It establishes that children have individual rights, and these rights are closely linked to the rights of those caring for the child such as parents and guardians. The document outlines how the Convention comprehensively covers civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights for children.
This document discusses vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and their human rights. It begins by defining vulnerable groups as those who are susceptible to harm or lack opportunities due to their position in society. Indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees, disabled people and others often face difficulties exercising their rights. The document then examines issues faced by specific vulnerable groups like indigenous peoples, Scheduled Castes/Tribes in India, disabled people, elderly people, and religious/sexual minorities. It outlines various constitutional provisions in India aimed at protecting disadvantaged groups and promoting their welfare and equal treatment.
The document discusses children's rights under international law. It begins by introducing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) as the overarching framework that establishes children as bearers of rights. The CRC covers four aspects of a child's life: survival, development, protection, and participation. It defines a child as anyone under 18. The document then outlines some key rights children have, such as rights relating to labor exploitation, sexual exploitation, military recruitment, and juvenile justice. It emphasizes three guiding principles for implementing children's rights: considering the best interests of the child, non-discrimination, and participation. The document concludes by mentioning some international organizations that work to protect children's rights, such as UNICEF
This document contains materials for teaching children about their rights, including discussions of needs vs wants, children's characteristics and what they need, how children should be treated, and adults' obligations toward children. It includes activities matching rights to categories, ranking rights, discussing rights and responsibilities, analyzing case studies of rights violations, and assessing rights in one's own school. The overall document provides resources for educating children about their human rights as defined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The consultant will develop training modules and facilitate training sessions for frontline personnel on Belize's new laws regarding violence against children, including the Trafficking in Persons Act and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Act. The training aims to build knowledge of how to implement these laws in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As part of the consultancy, the consultant will also work with stakeholders to update standard operating procedures and protocols, and develop a training module to build a cadre of trainers to provide ongoing training at the community level. The consultancy will take place over 10 months in 2014 across districts in Belize.
The consultant will develop training modules and facilitate training sessions for frontline personnel on Belize's new laws regarding violence against children, including the Trafficking in Persons Act and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Act. The training aims to build knowledge of how to implement these laws in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As part of the consultancy, the consultant will also work with stakeholders to update standard operating procedures and protocols, and develop a training module to build a cadre of trainers to provide ongoing training at the community level. The consultancy will take place over 10 months in 2014 across districts in Belize.
The National Committee for Families and Children is hiring a technical consultant to help develop proposals for juvenile justice legislative reform in Belize. The consultant will finalize a comprehensive policy paper based on consultation sessions that identifies reasons for reform, intended outcomes, a model budget, and implementation plan for proposed legislation. The policy paper will provide estimated costs for processing, transporting, and detaining children through different stages of the juvenile justice system. It will also clearly outline the aims, objectives, and actions needed to fully implement new legislation. The consultant will have two months to complete this work and must have knowledge of Belize's juvenile justice system and human rights approaches.
The National Committee for Families and Children in Belize is developing proposals for legislative reform to the juvenile justice system. They have hired a technical consultant to finalize a comprehensive policy paper on the need for reform and the intended outcomes of new legislation over a 2 month period. The policy paper will include a proposed budget and implementation plan based on consultations. It will address issues like contact with families, overcrowding, detention in adult facilities, and data collection. The consultant must have expertise in Belizean law relating to children, juvenile justice systems, and a strong understanding of human rights.
The National Children's Foundation of Belize (NCFC) is seeking a technical consultant to develop and facilitate trainings on new legislation protecting children's rights and welfare. The consultant will (1) create training modules on the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Act, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (Prohibition) Act, and amendments to the Criminal Code within the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; (2) deliver 16 training sessions per district for personnel including justice, health and social workers; (3) revise protocols to align with new laws; (4) develop a train-the-trainer program; and (5) draft an implementation plan. The 10-month consult
The document announces a vacancy for a Program Coordinator position at an organization called the National Children's Federation of Belize (NCFC). The Program Coordinator would be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for child and adolescent participation, advocacy on behalf of children's rights, engaging stakeholders, establishing participation programs aligned with international standards, and monitoring/evaluating program effectiveness. Duties also include contributing to public relations, representing NCFC on committees, managing budgets/work plans, and reporting. Interested applicants should submit applications by March 14th, 2014.
This document is an application form for the Kid O' Rama Show. It requests contact information from the applicant such as name, address, phone number, email, school, and date of birth. It also asks why the applicant wants to join the show and requires them to attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:00pm. Applicants must also be available for the live taping of the show on Fridays at 6:15am. Successful applicants will be notified by January 17th, 2014.
The document advertises for members of the Kid O' Rama Crew for a children's television show that promotes children's rights. Applicants must be between 11-15 years old, have parental consent, and be committed to weekly meetings. They should have skills in areas like public speaking, research, and creative writing. Interested applicants should submit an application form by January 3rd, and crew members will be selected by January 17th.
The National Committee for Families and Children laments the loss of four year old Jaston Terry in a traffic accident and injury to his older brother. They remind motorists and cyclists to exercise caution on busy streets, and obey traffic laws, including prohibitions on drunk driving. They also believe law enforcement needs to improve transporting the deceased with dignity. The incident shows a need for better cordoning off of crime scenes from children. Media are asked to treat such incidents with sensitivity for grieving families and viewers. As the holidays approach, they ask for continued protection of children and zero tolerance of violence against them.
The National Committee for Families and Children released a press statement expressing concern over a newspaper article that downplayed the severity of sexual abuse against children. The press release calls for a paradigm shift in cultural beliefs that enable child abuse by establishing a zero-tolerance policy. It urges families, communities, and the media to support legal amendments protecting children and participate in ongoing dialogue to fulfill Belize's commitment to children's rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The document discusses the right to education as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It explains that while nation states have an obligation to provide equal access to education, developing countries like Belize face challenges in meeting this goal due to limited resources. It summarizes some of the initiatives taken by the Belizean government to progressively increase access to education, such as free primary education and financial assistance programs, but notes there is still work to be done to ensure all children can exercise their right to a quality education.
This document provides safety guidelines for children participating in September celebrations in Belize. It recommends that carnival groups ensure written parental consent for children, prepare children physically, provide food and water, implement safety measures to prevent lost or abducted children, and establish dress codes. It also advises parents to ensure children do not attend adult events, are not left unattended, and know contact details in case of separation. The goal is for children to enjoy celebrating their culture and heritage in an empowering and age-appropriate manner.
The National Committee for Families and Children is seeking young volunteers between ages 14 to 17 who possess strong communication skills and knowledge of children's rights to participate in an advocacy event and television program. Volunteers must be mature, dedicated team players willing to attend weekly meetings and trainings. Interested youth should contact the National Committee for Families and Children by September 13th to pick up an application form.
The National Committee for Families and Children reminds media houses of their responsibility to protect children's identities when reporting news. It refers to guidelines circulated previously that say a child's identity should be protected if knowledge of it could adversely affect the child. For a recent house fire story where children's names were reported, the names did not add substance or serve public interest. As a self-regulating industry, media are asked to treat protecting children's identities with importance in every instance.
The document discusses gender and development, noting that while progress has been made in human and women's rights, vast economic and social differences remain between genders globally that hinder individual potential. Public policies can perpetuate or eliminate discrimination, so policymakers must focus on gender equity by systematically removing discrimination and giving equal opportunities to women and men. The revised National Gender Policy 2013 aims to reduce gender disparities in access to resources and create an environment where all can achieve their full potential by focusing on health, education, wealth generation, gender-based violence, and power/decision-making. The policy takes a gender perspective on development issues and mainstreaming gender by stimulating reflection and strategic actions to create opportunities for women and men.
This document presents the Revised National Gender Policy of Belize. It summarizes Belize's commitments to international conventions promoting gender equality and outlines the policy's vision of a society where all people can achieve their full potential regardless of gender. The policy is guided by principles of human rights, gender equality, equity, women's empowerment, and respect for diversity. It aims to mainstream a gender perspective into all national policies and programs. The full policy document provides more detailed objectives and commitments related to health, education, wealth/employment, gender-based violence, and power/decision-making.
The document establishes and outlines the functions of the National Committee for Families and Children in Belize. The Committee consists of senior representatives from various government ministries and organizations involved in social services, education, health, law, and children's issues. It aims to promote and monitor the implementation of children's rights conventions and goals, ensure standards of child protection are upheld, recommend policies to support families and children, and facilitate coordination between organizations providing services. The Ministry oversees the Committee's work and implements its recommendations.
This document provides an overview of the child protection system. It explains that the child protection system aims to provide a safe environment for children and consists of several agencies working together, including the Department of Human Services, police, medical services, courts, and NGOs. The Department of Human Services investigates reports of abuse and neglect and provides services to help families. The police also investigate reports and gather evidence to determine if a crime was committed. Medical services examine children who may have been abused and provide treatment. The courts and NGOs also play roles in protecting children.
This document provides a summary of the Subsidiary Laws of Belize relating to the Families and Children Act. It includes the following:
1) Families and Children Act (Commencement) Order which sets the commencement date of the Act as August 1, 1998.
2) Families and Children (Child Abuse) (Reporting) Regulations which establish guidelines for reporting, investigating, and handling cases of suspected child abuse. It defines child abuse and outlines reporting duties for medical professionals, social workers, teachers and other professionals working with children.
3) Families and Children (Protection of Children) (Belize City) Regulations which provide additional regulations for protecting children in Belize City.
This document provides a summary of Belize's Families and Children Act from 2000. It outlines the act's purpose to establish rights for children and families, define key terms like "child", "parent", and "guardian", and set guidelines for child custody, maintenance, care and protection, adoption and foster care. The act also establishes a National Committee for Families and Children to provide oversight of its implementation.
1. Declaration for Persons with
Mental Deficiency (1971)
Letter of the 80 on Interna-
A “person with a disability” is one who has
an illness, injury or condition that makes it tional Rehabilitation
difficult for that person to do the same Worldwide Action Program of
“Championing the Rights and Welfare of
things that other people do. They might the Handicapped (1982)
Belizean Children and their Families”
still be able to perform the same tasks, but
Norms for Equal Opportunities
62 Cleghorn Street Not being able to hear, or see, or being for Persons with Disabilities
Belize City, Belize confined in a wheelchair, or to have diffi- (1992)
Tel: (501) 223-0059 culty learning as compared to many of their American Convention for the
peers, children with disabilities often feel elimination of all forms of dis-
Fax: (501) 223-1229
that they are not able to exercise and enjoy crimination against the persons
Email: ncfc@btl.net their rights, opportunities and services that
with disabilities (1999).
And specifically related to children:
The Convention on the Rights of
Rights are things that all human beings, in- the Child (1989)
cluding children, need in order to grow to The Convention on the
their fullest potential. Rights of the Child is the
Children with disabilities have the same most widely ratified con-
rights as others, which signify first and fore- vention worldwide. In
1989, world leaders de-
Freetown Road most the right to a full and normal life.
cided that children
Tel: (501) 223 -1150 The rights of persons with disabilities have needed a special conven-
become a priority for international organiza- tion just for them because children
Fax: (501) 223 - 6497 tions, among them United Nations, and and adolescents under 18 years old
Email: spedunit@btl.net there are instruments promoting the rights often need special care and protec-
of this population, for example: tion that adults do not. In 1990, Be-
“Inclusion: Embracing Differences, lize became the fifth country in the
Universal Declaration of Human
Uniting Strengths” world to ratify the CRC.
Rights (1948)
Why are these instruments
2. exception or discrimination because of
race, sex, religion, political opinion, social
or national origin, economic situation or Rehabilitation
Persons with disabilities, both
any other circumstance. All persons with disabilities children and adults, who are EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
should be able to obtain and legally incapable, can exercise
The needs of each child is of equal impor-
maintain services which will en- their rights through their representatives.
tance. Children with disabilities are mem-
able them to function well and When an individual cannot satisfy his/her
bers of a society and have the right to
have autonomy and mobility to be able receive necessary support in common ar-
This type of discrimination en-
to participate in daily activities. Rehabili- eas such as education, health care, and
tails an unequally favorable
tation includes basic training to improve cultural and recreational activities and
treatment (without having a
the exercise of an affected function or to Children with disabilities have the right to
welfare character) to those SELF DETERMINATION:
compensate that function, and advice to express themselves and to have their opin-
persons because of their dis- All children with disabilities have the
persons with disabilities and their fami- ions and needs listened to and taken into
ability and can be reflected in all those should be given the opportunity to ex-
measures used to promote the access to consideration on all matters affecting them. press themselves and, based on their ca-
all aspects of the social, economic, politi- Adults should assist children with special pacities, make decisions about their own
cal and cultural life, with the objective of life and actively participate in the society
Children with disabilities
to fully develop their own personality.
have a right to access
education at all levels in NORMALIZATION:
Medical attention should be offered in the public and private Children with disabilities can carry on and
equal conditions and quality through pub- system, in an integrated develop a life similar to what is consid-
lic and private health services, and the The recreational places should have the
environment. Advocacy groups or par- ered habitual in society. Quite often, In-
country’s social security system, necessary adaptations so that children with
ents’ associations and the organizations of clusion takes place to enable the child
disabilities can enjoy them. Libraries should with a disability to be placed in a regular
persons with disabilities should participate
have reading material in the Braille System
Prevention in all levels of the education process. to enable persons who are blind or visually
This includes the adoption of UNIVERSAL ACCESS:
impaired to read. Children who have dis-
measures to avoid deterioration abilities Children with disabilities
in the health of a child, which Public and private areas should be accessi- should be able to access the
should also be
can cause a disability or permanent limita- ble to all persons with disabilities. Public same educational and rec-
integrated
tion. The prevention can include actions facilities should include adequate urban de- reational facilities goods and services as
into courses,
velopment and architectural installations, their peers. Environments should be
like: education in nutrition, vaccination
such as ramps, doors, elevators, handrails, suitably adapted to accommodate all per-
campaigns against transmittable diseases,