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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey  English Department  Cayey, Puerto Rico   How to communicate with and about people with special needs Liomarys Reyes Santos 2010
Introduction to the topic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
From policies to practices... ,[object Object]
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Right or Wrong?  correct this phrases in a positive way   ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Chart provided by the Department of Labor of the USA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
person who is deaf the deaf; deaf and dumb person who is hard of hearing  suffers a hearing loss person who has multiple sclerosis afflicted by MS person with cerebral palsy  CP victim
person with epilepsy, person with  seizure disorder epileptic person who uses a wheelchair  confined or restricted to a wheelchair person who has muscular dystrophy stricken by MD person with a physical disability, physically disabled crippled; lame; deformed unable to speak, uses synthetic speech dumb; mute person with psychiatric disability  crazy; nuts person who is successful, productive  has overcome his/her disability; is courageous (when it implies the person has courage because of having a disability)
Deeper than words: some tips ,[object Object],[object Object]
A few more tips ,[object Object],[object Object],DOL tips
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More tools to communicate  Remember to: ,[object Object]
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[object Object],The Ten Commandments Tips
Conclusions: Relevance Did you know that... 40% of employed people with disabilities report said that they have encountered job discrimination?   33% of employed people with disabilities report that they have encountered "unfavorable attitudes" toward their disabilities on the job?   22% of employers cite supervisor/co-worker attitudes and stereotypes as a major barrier to employment & advancement of employees with disabilities?   15% of non-disabled people report not feel comfortable working for, or nearby, a person with a disability?   I t is no wonder that most places of employment are not effective at hiring/retaining employees with disabilities! Source:  The Ten Commandments of Communicating with People With Disabilities
Conclusions: Attitudes matter ,[object Object]
A special need does not make a person an alien: speak naturally! ,[object Object]
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How to communicate with individuals with special needs

  • 1. University of Puerto Rico at Cayey English Department Cayey, Puerto Rico How to communicate with and about people with special needs Liomarys Reyes Santos 2010
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  • 7. person who is deaf the deaf; deaf and dumb person who is hard of hearing suffers a hearing loss person who has multiple sclerosis afflicted by MS person with cerebral palsy CP victim
  • 8. person with epilepsy, person with seizure disorder epileptic person who uses a wheelchair confined or restricted to a wheelchair person who has muscular dystrophy stricken by MD person with a physical disability, physically disabled crippled; lame; deformed unable to speak, uses synthetic speech dumb; mute person with psychiatric disability crazy; nuts person who is successful, productive has overcome his/her disability; is courageous (when it implies the person has courage because of having a disability)
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  • 15. Conclusions: Relevance Did you know that... 40% of employed people with disabilities report said that they have encountered job discrimination? 33% of employed people with disabilities report that they have encountered "unfavorable attitudes" toward their disabilities on the job? 22% of employers cite supervisor/co-worker attitudes and stereotypes as a major barrier to employment & advancement of employees with disabilities? 15% of non-disabled people report not feel comfortable working for, or nearby, a person with a disability? I t is no wonder that most places of employment are not effective at hiring/retaining employees with disabilities! Source: The Ten Commandments of Communicating with People With Disabilities
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