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Working With Persons With Disabilities Exam Emphasis
Stereotypes (1) Why Are Disabled Persons Excluded (1) Current Profile (1) What’s It Like to Be a Person with a
Disability (2) Independent Living Movement (2) Americans with Disabilities Act (2) Leadership Opportunities (1)
Stereotypes and Realities Persons with Severe Disabilities are
Childlike, Dependent, and in Need of Charity or Pity
They Are Unable to Lead Normal Lives Most are impaired in only one functional area
They Can Only Do Menial or Entry-Level Jobs, and Most Don’t Want to Work They are employed at all levels 90% of new jobs are in the information and
service occupations
Stereotypes and Realities They Create Safety Risks, Increase
Costs, and Are Less Flexible and Productive than Other Workers Better safety records Better attendance records Are more productive
They are More Difficult to Work With Mangers say they are no more difficult Co-Workers say they are just as productive Willing to work hard, reliable, punctual &
attendance
Current Profile The Americans with Disability Act defines a
person with disability as one who Has a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of the major life activities
They have a record of such an impairment They are regarded as having such an
impairment The Mental Treatment Gap
Alters thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress or impairs a person’s ability to function
Why Are Disabled Persons Excluded? Western Viewpoint
Believe that disabled are victims of terrible life circumstances
Eastern Viewpoint Disability is a growing experience
Media Influences Historically the media portrayed disabled persons as
villains, monsters, criminals & tragic figures Fear of Becoming Disabled Unfamiliarity & Discomfort
Can cause people to focus on the equipment rather than the individual
What’s It Like to Be A Person With a Disability?Type of Disability Time and Type of Disability
Acquiring disability later in life rather than from birth seems more “acceptable”
Functions impaired Extent to which disability interferes with
physical attractiveness is key determiner of experience
Severity, Duration, and Status Temporary/permanent/gray area Hierarchy of disabilities
What’s It Like to Be A Person With a Disability? Inner resources
Ability to adapt Psychological support Interests, values, and goals Being male or female
Socially acceptable for women to be helpless
Women are free to express their feelings Expected to be physically perfect
The Independent Living Movement Self-determination as Keystone
Disabled are uniquely qualified to plan ways to provide services to disabled persons, sit on advisory boards
Independent Living Arrangements Training
Assertive Communication To supervise Personal Service Employees For Career Success
Integration into Work & Community Life Goal is to live a “normal” life in community
Americans With Disability Act (ADA) ADA applies to all government & private
business operations It is broad & subject to interpretation Applies mainly to all who experience motor,
visual, auditory, or seizure disorders Clearly state “bona fide job” requirements Providing equal opportunity
For qualified disabled persons who meet job requirements
Providing reasonable accommodation Medical screening, employment tests, job
interviews
Americans With Disability Act (ADA) Protection from Undue Hardship
Will accommodation impose an undue hardship on the employer
How it affects entire budget of company Decided on a case-by-case basis
Accommodation Cost 51% cost nothing 49% cost an average of $300 Less than 1% cost $5,000 or more
Protection for the Few or for All?
Overcoming Barriers to Success Making Co-workers Comfortable Finding Adequate Transportation Getting Technological Support Getting On-the-Job Training Getting Ongoing Training and
Development
Leadership Opportunities Provide Diversity Training for All
Employees Adopt Positive Attitudes Toward
Employees with Disabilities Use Positive Language
When you say someone is an alcoholic, arthritic, etc, you imply that he/she is nothing more than that
Follow the Lead of Successful Companies Make Marketplace Connections
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