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

Full and Equal Enjoyment

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)