Eth125 R8 Disability Diversity

Associate Program Material Aging and handicap Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. escape of security for the future (social security dwindling) 2. Unable to afford being able to retire 3. Being effective Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for exclusively the sources you use. What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? periodism is prejudice or diversity against a particular age-group, especi onlyy the elderly.Ageism influences the presence of diversity because those who be moved(p) by ageism within their life story may lose their job due to newer, younger, cheaper wad coming into the organise value to take everyplace their latest position. Which may leave those who are of age(p) without proper insurance to take upkeep of their aging bodies which could pass on in earlier deaths and a lack of diversity in the world. Also when the younger generation takes over positions in the workplace that workplace will take aim a lack of diversity as well. http//www. merriam-webster. com/ dictionary/ageism What is the Age Discrimination in Employment accomplishment (ADEA)? How does the ADEA address issues for the aging population? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act was put into place in 1967 to prohibit dissimilitude of spate over the age of 40 in the work place. The ADEA addresses issues for the aging population by making it under-the-counter to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge whatever various(prenominal) or separate than discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individuals age.Also it makes it dirty to limit, segregate, or classify his employees in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely come to his status as an employee, because of such individuals age. http //www. eeoc. gov/laws/statutes/adea. cfm What is being done to address the issues you identified? The ADEA had put many laws in affect to make it illegal to discriminate someone for their age. It also has been recommended to Congress to film education and research programs.These programs sh solely research, and promote research, with a bet to reducing barriers to the employment of erstwhile(a) persons, and the promotion of measures for utilizing their skills. They will also publish and otherwise make operable to employers, professional societies, the various media of communication, and other interested persons the findings of studies and other materials for the promotion of employment and foster through the commonplace employment service system and through cooperative effort the development of facilities of general and private agencies for expanding the opportunities and potentials of older persons. ttp//www. eeoc. gov/laws/statutes/adea. cfm Is the crook of aging populatio n expected to rise in numbers or decrease? The number of aging population is expected to rise in numbers. With baby boomers glide slope retirement, the 65-and-over population in the fall in States could increase nearly 80 percent by 2025. During the same period, in that respect will be just 15 percent more working-age adults and 15 percent more children younger than 15. With the number of baby boomers approaching retirement there will be a strain put on social ecurity and other benefits made available to those who are senior citizens. This will cause chores to those retire after them. There is no certainty that things like social security will last through the baby boomers and be more or less when the next generation retires. http//www. globalaging. org/elderrights/us/populationrise. htm What types of legislation may or may not be affected by the aging population? Two major pieces of legislature that will be affected by the aging population is pension provision and health car e.With both pension and health care the constitute issues that will cause issues is that the number of pack working and paying taxes to fun pension and health care programs is going to dramatically decrease as the baby boomers retire and as they retire the amount of throng uses these services in going to guess an increase. Legislation regarding items such as criminals is unlikely to have any effect on the aging population. While there are some laws in certain states requiring older people to retake their drivers test each year or every two years a country wide law could also affect the aging population as well. How does poverty affect the aging population? Poverty affects the aging population in many different ways. Since people are living longer and with that resources are decreasing as time goes on and the elderly have fewer and fewer choices for finding alleviate with finances and health related issues, which results in lacking(p) checkup care. Having substandard medical c are can result in subpar health and either suffering due to a medical condition or death from a medical condition that could have been treating if better medical care was available to them.Another affect poverty has is subpar housing and the ability to provide food for themselves due to a lack of income and the fact that many programs meant to help have strict guidelines or are disappearing all together. Part II Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What does the adenosine deaminase provide for people with disabilities? The ADAs goal is to provide equality to people with disabilities and hold dear them from any discrimination that they may be faced with.The ADA provides protection to those with disabilities in the workplace where there is a possibility they could be discriminated against and be fired, or passed over for a job. The ADA also insures that public structures are friendly to those with disabilities. By d oing this it allows people with disabilities to feel more like equals by having protection from discrimination and the ability to enjoy the same things their friends do such as going to restaurants and the mall. http//www. ada. gov/q&aeng02. tm How have people with disabilities been treated in the past? In the past people with disabilities have been treated unfairly and have faced discrimination. In recent years things have been improving but there is still work to be done. There are still a few buildings that are not handicap accessible. some(a) may be included in the exclusion under the ADA such as historic buildings but there are some who are flying under the radar and until a problem arises they will continue on with their business.Another problem people with disabilities faced was discrimination in the work place. They were oftentimes not chosen for jobs because they were not able to perform them with accommodations. While this may still occur with the ADA it makes it illegal . How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time? In earlier years people with disabilities were often fixed into institutions and were then forgotten about which resulted in them living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.Many of them were contumelyd, neglected or murdered by their own families or by the people who worked at the institutions. They were called retarded. Today discrimination towards those with disabilities still does exist the condition of the homes in which some disabled live is acceptable and some with disabilities are able to have happy healthy lives with little(a) or no accommodations made. Some neglect and abuse still does occur but the days of forced sterilization are over. What are some bizarre circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities? There are many unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities. Little people definetelty face many of these unique circumstances. unsloped going to a r estaurant or even a friends house provides issues for little people to be able to get around safely by car or being able to see on top of counters and reach things like sinks. People in wheelchairs also face some droll circumstances off their own.Just like little people they also may encounter problems reaching counters and sinks, and traveling. Just imagine trying to navigate your wheelchair across a snowy parking lot or pavement to get to your favorite restaurant. What is being done to address those issues? Many public places have smaller toilets and sinks that help children and little people be able to reach the sinks and toilets with ease. Adding these little things help not only the little people community but also help children becomes more independent.Many public places also have wheelchair taxable sinks that allow them to pull their chairs right up and under the sink to allow them to reach it with ease. Handicap accessible parking spot allow for all people with disabilit ies to park closer to reduce the amount they have to walk thus reducing the amount of accidents that could occur. What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities? On January 23, 1990 Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it provided protection for people with disabilities in many aspects of their lives.In 1988 the Fair Housing Act was amended to include people with disabilities and families with children with disabilities. In 1973 the Rehabilitation act prohibited discrimination against someone with a disability by anyone receiving federal assistance, but it did not cover discrimination by employers, public accommodations in the private sector, publicly funded programs or those providing federal financial assistance. Protection for all disabilities did not take place until the Americans with Disabilities Act passed.CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY Icertify thatthe attachedpaper is my original work. I am familiar with and recognize my responsibilities, which are part of the University of Phoenix Student Code of Academic Integrity. 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