...My belief is that integrated approach to disability management is the most efficient and effective way to help ill and injured employees to either return-to-work or stay-at-work, whilst trying to reduce economic cost of disability to employers. The Integrated Disability Management (IDM) approach or comprehensive approach is not only beneficial to the employee but also to the employer/organization. “The IDM approach can be applied across a diversity of human situations to provide solutions that reflect the multifaceted and widespread nature of disability. The IDM approach is intended as a strategy capable of handling: inclusion of people with disabilities, active aging of human resources, health and safety in the workplace, prevention of disabilities and various diseases, return to work, absenteeism and presenteeism.” (Silivia Angeloni, SAGE Open October-December 2013, p. 1) Position Taken My position is that integration is a most successful approach to effective disability management. IDM helps reduce the incidence of illness or injury, whether work or non-work related, and enables employees to stay at work if possible or to return to work as soon as it is safe to do so. IDM helps in reduction of duplication of effort which ultimately...
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...Week 5 Learning Team Reflective Responses SPE 556 Week 6 DQ 1 SPE 556 Week 6 DQ 2 SPE 556 Week 6 Individual Professional Ethics Article SPE 556 Week 6 Learning Team Home-School Communications Sheet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPE 556 Week 1 DQ 1(UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 0 Times, Rating: No Rating What is the definition of the terms disability, impairment, and handicap. Provide two real-life examples for each term. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPE 556 Week 1 DQ 2(UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 2 Times, Rating: A+ How do school, work, and recreational settings make reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities, other health impairments, or severe sensory disorders? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPE 556 Week 1 Individual Personal Experience Paper(UOP For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 3 Times, Rating: A+ Write a 250- to 500-word description of your personal...
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...People with disabilities represent a significant minority population in the United States; however, they are relatively underrepresented in the American workforce, in spite of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Many experts agree that the continuing unemployment of people with disabilities is due in large part to the fact that potential employers and co-workers still maintain negative attitudes toward them as a group. These negative attitudes appear to be rooted in a lack of knowledge about people with disabilities, as well as the perpetuation of erroneous stereotypes about them. Some scholars and advocates (e.g., Lee and Rodda, 1994; Unger, 2002) assert that training designed to challenge existing beliefs is the key to changing these negative attitudes. Our research sought to test that assertion by determining the effects of a brief educational intervention on individuals' knowledge about and attitudes toward people with disabilities in the workplace. Using a Solomon four-group quasi-experimental design, undergraduate students were placed into one of four conditions and completed a survey that included a knowledge assessment and the Attitude Toward Disabled Persons Scale (Yuker and Block, 1986). Results indicate that the educational intervention had a significant impact on both participants' knowledge levels and their attitudes, even after controlling for gender and prior experience with people with disabilities. Implications of the findings are discussed...
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...of the americans with disabilities act Joey Lahman [Company name] [Company address] History of the americans with disabilities act Abstract For years, individuals with uncontrollable disabilities have been discriminated against in education, employment, and public services. I have gathered information pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act to better educate those with disabilities and employers alike. I have found that even with the Act in place the number of discriminatory complaints regarding disabled people continues to rise each year. I recommend that employers make a better, conscious effort to employ and accommodate those who are disabled. Joey Lahman MGMT 339 – Cross Cultural Management Research Paper History of the Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act was first introduced to Congress in 1988 and was officially signed into law at the White House, during a signing ceremony on July 26, 1990 (dredf.org). However, the need for the Americans with Disabilities Act began long before that in cities all over the country. When individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities began to fight for equality in their communities. The first step towards the Americans with Disabilities Act was the establishment of small groups that would advocate for the rights of the disabled and the Independent Living Movement, which “challenged the notion that people with disabilities needed to be institutionalized...
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...HSM240 Week Nine 10/14/2012 | Introduction Human services is more than just helping people, it is a network of values, structure, leadership, and planning. Beyond is an organization that will provide support services to adults with disabilities. This organization will establish itself as a leading resource to better help aid disabled Americans. In order to complete exception services, the for-profit organization will build on its profits to establish new and creative opportunities in rehabilitation, employment, and job trainings. The organization will establish a foundation by developing a mission, value statement, and purpose. A team of ethical leaders will establish a mission statement, code of ethics, and leadership in the community. Description The target population Beyond will provide services for are adults with disabilities. The minimum age to be a client with the organization is 21 years of age. In addition, clients must provide a professional medical documentation stating their disabilities in order to become a client of the organization. Client’s disabilities will range from individuals that utilize wheelchairs to adults with personality disorders. Employees will be certified and trained to supervise adults with disabilities in employment opportunities and rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation services will act as a foundation to develop the skills necessary to function in the community and employment. Employment will be provided through highest contracts...
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...A Need for Change Instructor Otzelberger MGT 435: Organizational Change August 29, 2012 I. Introduction Easter Seals is a nonprofit charitable organization that assists people with disabilities. Easter Seals motto is “Creating life – Changing Solutions “so that people with disabilities can live, learn,work,and play”( Easter Seals, 2012).Easter Seals provides jobs to people with disabilities, due to the fact that it is often hard for people with special needs to find employment. In fact, it is often hard for people with special needs to find jobs. Easter Seals provides training for people with disabilities. In addition, Easter Seals also provides training for people with special needs. In addition, it is often due to attitudinal barriers. Easter Seals provides numerous services. For examples, community outreach programs, and education. Easter Seals provides advocates for people with disabilities and their families. Today the organization is worldwide there are 550 service locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico.There are 83 affiliates of Easter Seals. II. Company Overview Easter Seals of Tennessee is an affiliate of Easter Seal Incorporated in Chicago. Easter Seals of Tennessee has employees in the company. The Rita Baumgartner main office is located out of Nashville, Tennessee. The CEO/Executive Director. The board chair is William F. Andrews. The of incorporation was 1923.In 2009 this affiliate filed Chapter 11 banruptcy.The projected...
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...requirements for gender diversity. General Motors also goes to lengths in developing resource groups for minorities in the company such as groups for women, Asian Indians, Chinese, people of African ancestry, Hispanics, young employees, Native Americans, Mideast and Southeast Asians, people with disabilities, veterans, Vietnamese, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees. This would go above and beyond legal requirements to give a positive company culture of inclusiveness so more time and energy may be spent on company goals rather than individuals attempting to spin their wheels either hiding or pretending to think and behave as the mainstream employees. The information source provided was a bit vague on the amount of diversity outside of women and race in management positions. One diversity group briefly mentioned in the original memo was age diversity. It seems a lot of companies heavily focus on race and gender, but age does not appear to get a lot of attention. Another area of discrimination not discussed in the information provided was that of equal education opportunities. A third area of information lacking is that of hiring American’s with disabilities. If General Motors is known to have lost a discrimination case in...
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...HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT Unit 16: UNDERSTANDING SPECIFIC NEEDS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE NEEDS I confirm that no part of this coursework, except where clearly quoted and referenced, has been copied from material belonging to any other person e.g. from a book, handout, another student. I am aware that it is a breach of ABI regulations to copy the work of another without clear acknowledgement and that attempting to do so will render me liable to disciplinary proceedings. Submission No: - 1 STUDENT NAME: LUCKY AKAEHOMEN STUDENT ID: 101760 TUTOR: KHALID KARIM Table of Contents PURPOSE OF REPORT 3 INTRODUCTION 3 (AC 1.1, M1) 4 1.1 4 AC 1.2 5 AC 1.3 6 A.C 3.1 9 A.C 3.2 11 A.C 4.1 11 A.C 4.2 11 A.C 4.3 12 REFERENCE 13 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to show my understanding of the perceptions of health, disability, illness and behaviour. It is also to show how health and social care services and systems supports individuals with specific needs. This report will also show how much I understand the strategies that are necessary in coping with challenging behaviour related with specific needs and finally show the different approaches and intervention strategies that support individuals with specific needs. INTRODUCTION This report will cover a case study about Mr. K Gibbs, who was a 55year old man with severe learning disability and epilepsy. I will discuss the concepts of health, disability and illness in relation...
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...Jaramillo Dianne Lozano Janelle Ann Sotto CHAPTER I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Company Name : House of Wheelchair The business proponents came up with the House of Wheelchair as the name of the business. House of Wheelchair can be interpreted as one of the places within the campus that sets the perception to the persons with disabilities (PWD) that our dormitory serves and accommodates them with good facilities. B. Company Logo The business proponents came up with this logo because they business believed that it can reflect and represent thoroughly the essence of the business. The colors red, blue and green are the primary colors of the logo. Red brings focus to the essence of life and living with emphasis on survival. In order to survive, everyone needs a home. Blue is helpful to calm and to relax, to counteract chaos or agitation. It is used to provide relief to people who have difficulty in sleeping or who have nightmares. It also encourages feelings of communication and peace. Green is the most restful color. It symbolizes self-respect and well-being. It also symbolizes the master healer and life force. The persons with disabilities (PWD) logo is used to emphasize the persons who will stay in the dormitory. C. Location Location is one of the major factors to be considered in starting up a business. It must be assured that it is accessible to the target market. If location is later found to be incompatible to the situation as to give consideration...
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...irritability D. all of the above 4. The National Federation of the Blind found that the most common causes of blindness are : A. glaucoma B. cataracts C. diabetic retinopathy D. all of the above 5. Down syndrome is a set of characteristics stemming from an individual having ______ chromosomes. A. 21 B. 46 C. 47 D. 13 6. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven characteristics of learning disabilities? A. ability to discriminate differences in auditory, visual or tactile imput B. difficulty with long term and short term memory C. difficulty integrating sensory information D. above average ability to maintain attention, even when distracted 7. Which of the following level of support systems is concerned with the inpact of social systems on people's lives and the impact that people can have on those systems; such as neighborhoods, churches, schools, and health care organizations? A. micro-level B. meso-level C. metro-level D. macro-level 8. Individual with ___________________ disabilities may have difficulty in...
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...HRD TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS QUESTIONNAIRE Basic information Age (please circle): 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56+ Gender:__________________ Nationality:____________________________ Please answer the following questions that relate to five separate issues within the broader topics of diversity in the workplace Age 1. Do you think that you as an employee would benefit from training that aims to provide you with skills in age diversity in the workplace? Y N 2. Do you believe that age differences in the workplace can impact on the overall teamwork & cooperation between staff members and management? Y N Please give a few examples: __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Would you prefer to work with people who from your generation or from a variety of generations? _______________________________________________ 4. Would you be interested in participating in a training seminar that will equip you with skills to better understand and work in an environment where age diversity is present? Y N Gender 5. From your point of view, should men and women be treated equally in the place of business in terms of rights and opportunities? Y N 6. Do you agree that men should have a higher...
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...Diversity in the Workplace Wendy Fowler Diversity in the Workplace Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. Workplace diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting work practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. It is about understanding the individual differences in the people we work with that arise from a broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and recognizing the value of using those different perspectives, ideas and ways of working to enhance the quality and outcomes of work. Our diversity is shaped by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religious beliefs, life stages, education, career responsibilities, sexual orientation, personality and marital status (Leonard 2013). Workplace diversity builds on the traditional principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). While EEO focuses on ensuring that all people have access to employment opportunities and conditions, diversity means accepting, welcoming and valuing the differences essential in every individual and recognizing the contribution that a diverse workforce can make to organizational effectiveness and performance. To understand how diversity affects the work place let us look at different types of diversity which includes differences in skill and abilities, values and attitudes, occupation differences, and age. Different Types...
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...California individuals with developmental disabilities receive hands-on training provided by over 45,000 vendors, who are contracted by 21 separate non-profits called regional centers (Information About RC, 2015). Each regional center has an annual performance contract with California’s Department of Developmental Service. The performance contract measures how each regional center delivers services to the individuals they support in their catchment area. In addition, the performance contract is supposed to assure the proper funding for each regional center, and it serves as a monitoring mechanism to help verify that each regional center is using the funds appropriately (RC Performance Contracts, 2015). All of this was made possible by ground breaking legislation passed in 1977 known as the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act (Lanterman, 2015). The Lanterman Act declares that individuals with developmental disabilities have the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed to all other persons by federal and state constitutions and laws, and charges the regional center with advocacy and protection of these rights. A developmental disability is a severe incapacity which attributes to a mental or physical impairment for the individual before the age of eighteen. These disabilities include intellectual deficiency, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other restricting conditions closely related to an intellectual disability that requires similar treatment. Finally...
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...Rachna Foundation [RACHNA ON THE CROSSROADS] Rachna Foundation is in a turbulent phase with greater than expected influx of mentally disabled children and government’s strict new regulations. Amidst the usual battle for arranging finances it is finding it hard to keep its mast upright. Rachna on the crossroads On a busy Friday morning, while Dr. Lalitha was busy attending to her patients at her home based clinic, she got a call from the office of Rachna Foundation. The office staff had received a call from the Paper cup machine supplier in Sivakasi, Tamilnadu requesting them to send a scanned copy of the draft at the earliest. The task was simple but a copy of requisition letter signed by her was also required along with the copy of the draft. She hurled into the office at 11 am, completed the formalities and ordered the office staff to complete the rest of the task. In her 2 hours stay at the office, she attended to the teaching staff’s issues and concerns, talked to the parents, called up the corporation office to fix an appointment with the counsellor and called up an NGO which was willing to collaborate with Rachna Foundation. One her way back to the clinic (also her home), she thought of paying a visit to Rachna Foundation’s new building at Palluruthy, Cochin. Even under the 40 degrees hot sun, the construction work was in progress and she was happy with the progress made so far. She slid into her car and was dreaming of the new building which was planned to become...
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...Children With Disabilities Markell Isidore April 22, 2013 After reviewing children with special needs population, I decided to use this population in my paper. I selected this population because as these children grow older the problems they will face in adulthood also grow. Today many children have disabilities that may have happened during birth or a traumatic accident. Throughout life these children will struggle if they do not receive the right guidance, counseling, therapy, and love rom those around them. Testing and assessments that are not done before a child can enter in the special education program are two of the problems that are causing the program not to be provided. They have to wait for proper services once the testing and assessments are done to be placed in an education program. If special education services would increase educators still believes that the demand of special education would not be meet. Also another reason is the lack of funding for Medicaid to help with their medical needs. Being that their medical treatment is so expensive it caused cut backs on how many ties they receive medical treatment. It can be very frustrating for any parent with a child that has special needs when their child is in need of services. Services can really be hard to find for parents, such as childcare, or choosing the right type of...
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