Post on 31-Dec-2015
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DiversityAmericans withDisabilities Act (ADA)July 26th Anniversary
Presented byPresented by
Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.Training ManagerTraining Manager
Principles of Community
Race/Ethnicity
Age
Religion
Politics
Gender
Sexual Orientation
National Origin
Physical Ability
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
\ dis-Ə-bi’-lƏ-tē \A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity
Employment
Access
Telecommunications
Anti-Retaliation
Types of disabilities
Cognitive Physical
Sensory Medical Homeless
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Autism Activity
Brains
Normal Learning Developmental
Disability Awareness Quick Quiz
(Social Security Administration, 2007)
Over 90% are not work related(National Safety Council, 2004)
Among workers with disabilities, 52% are women(Cornell University, 2005)
(Parade Magazine, 2006)
(US Census Bureau, 1997)
(National Investment Watch Survey, 2004)
Disability Awareness Quick Quiz
Disability causes nearly 50%, while premature death causes 2%(Health Affairs, 2005)
56% are under 55 years of age(Social Security Administration, 2007)
401K contributions must come from earned income(Internal Revenue Service)
Nearly 60% of workers have not discussed how theywould handle or manage an income-limiting disability(Council for Disability Awareness, 2007)