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Disabled Women and Employment, 2008.
This paper looks at the difficulties for disabled women to find employment, focusing on Canada.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer notes that people with disabilities face limited admission to health care, education, social activities and employment. Specifically, the writer points out that women with disabilities face the same criteria in higher regards and are disappointingly underrepresented in research, training and health policies. The writer maintains that although few advances have been made in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and medical/assistive technology, opportunities have opened doors for females with disabilities to participate in and gain access to services but there is still work to be done. This research paper examines women with disabilities facing challenges of finding employment specifically in Ontario, Canada.
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"Disabled women who could not take the struggle received social assistance or began some kind of training that would benefit their disability and work at the same time. In one situation, a woman who suffers from arthritis had to go to a chiropractor almost three times a week and was too tired to go to work, which became a barrier. Since employers expect their employees to work eight or more hours a day.
"In another situation, a woman with cerebral palsy became an occupational therapist. During a summer program as a ninth grader, she assisted students with severe disabilities along with a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. She was advised not to enter the field of occupational therapy because of lifting and feeding the disabled children. However due to this incredible challenge to fight and help children, she became a pediatric occupational therapist after finishing college."
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Health Care for Disabled Women, 2005.
An analysis of how access to health care affects women with disabilities.
2,739 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper presents a literature review of five studies that reveal an alarming lack of healthcare access in the United States for women with disabilities. The paper explores demographics, financial barriers to access, physical barriers to access and special programs that accommodate these female patients. Limitations and policy recommendations are issued as well. The paper contends that the future for women with disabilities seems hopeful.
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Abstract
Introduction
Methods for Each of the Studies
Source of Information
Main Findings
Demographics
Financial Barriers
Physical Barriers
Specialized Programs
Framework
Conclusion
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"As baby boomer women age, they find that they need access to the health care system more then ever. Health care practitioners and researchers are coming around to closing the disparity between services offered to men and to women. For example, the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine no longer accepts studies unless male and female populations were studied separately. Previously, women were offered treatment options derived from research done on male physiology. However, the health care system falls short in its distribution of health care to women with disabilities and chronic conditions."
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Employment of the Disabled, 1994.
A look at discrimination and the legislation to protect the disabled. Includes types, demographics, politics and the Americans with Disabilities Act (technical requirements and implementation).
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 15 sources, $ 95.95
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"Introduction
The administrators of public personnel offices are confronted with a dilemma as regards employment of the disabled. That is, there is an increasing presence of the disabled in the workplace, and this growth will no doubt continue; which has facilitated discrimination despite the enactment of the Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990, and other relevant legislation. Blandy (1989) notes that the disabled, particularly the physically disabled, continue to be ostracized by society, as they have probably been since the beginning of humankind. The physically handicapped, different from those individuals manifesting "invisible handicaps" (i.e., physical handicaps that do not present as being physical, such as back and nerve injury, and infection with the Human Immuno Virus (HIV); mental handicap..."
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Women and Disabilities, 2008.
A review of the book "Past Due: A Story of Disability, Pregnancy and Birth" by Anne Finger.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the autobiography of Anne Finger "Past Due: A Story of Disability, Pregnancy and Birth" which articulates an excellent example of a writer who is a disabled activist. The paper explains that the disabled woman offers forceful insight within the disability system in terms of a situated theory. The paper looks at how Ms. Finger shows extreme sarcasm in her words when explaining how she acquired polio. The paper also explores Ms. Finger's various attitudes towards abortion. In conclusion, the paper shows that Ms. Finger poses reproductive rights entangled by a myriad of social construct and these social constructs are categorized through personal experiences, feminism, selective abortion rights and aggressive politics. The paper also notes, however, that there is an uncertainty of obligation that is questioned by Ms. Finger throughout her memoir that lacks stability.
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"There are several examples of opinions, which make Ms. Finger furious and/or hostile in regards to abortion, parental choice, disability, and of course politics. For example, Ms. Finger takes a reactive stand against anti-abortion. Yet, within her text, confusion seems to be set in place in terms of "the right to privacy" and "parental choice" (Finger, 25). If a woman chooses to abort a child for whatever reason, it would be considered a parental choice. In a similar sense, if a disabled woman chooses to abort a child for whatever reason knowing that the child would be disabled; isn't this considered a parental choice as well. Why would the disabled woman choice be different from the nondisabled woman?"
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The Employment of Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities, 2007.
A look at the problems, processes and prognosis of employing a person with psychiatric disabilities.
3,325 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper is a review of current literature concerning the vocational rehabilitation of persons with psychiatric disabilities. It discusses the extent and causes of unemployment in this population, the importance of employment to emotional health and fiscal well-being, and the relative success of several rehabilitation models.
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Problem
Progress
Programs
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"In their 2004 study of the influence of occupation on the social support and quality of life for persons with schizophrenic or affective disorders, Ruesch, Graf, Meyer, and R ssler cite Tausig (1999) as emphasizing the role of work as an issue of personal and social identity that relates positively to mental health through the promotion of skill development and social contacts. Their own study of 261 persons who had been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders examined the type of employment engaged in by those with severe mental illness, and the affect of that employment on their objective and subjective quality of life. Their results show a clear relationship between occupation, and the objective quality of life. "
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Employment Agencies and Potential Employers, 2004.
Explains how to build good business relations between a job placement agency and the companies with which the agency works.
2,941 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper provides a job placement agency with a road map for building good business relationships with companies that would be most promising as potential employers for the job seekers listed with the agency. The paper examines companies in three U.S. market sectors: finance, the food industry, and hi-tech. The candidates for employment, the business climate, and the companies that offer potential employment are each reviewed and analyzed by this paper.
The Candidates
The Business Climate: Industrial and Occupational Outlook
Fortune 100 Companies to Target
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"Many of the candidates served by this agency are a lot like a woman profiled by the Wall Street Journal last year. Morgan Hezlep, 31 at the time, graduated from St. Leo University, a small school with both a campus in Florida, and a well-regarded online degree program. While flying 200,000 miles in two years as a computer consultant, Hezlep earned a degree in computer information systems. Instead pf watching the in-flight movies, she 'attended' class by downloading lectures by St. Leo's faculty and completing homework assignments. While Hezlep wanted the degree so she could attend law school, in the usual fashion, many of our candidates earned their degree in similar non-traditional ways, but want traditional, but better, jobs. St. Leo's is not a 'correspondence' school, but a real university with a real football team, as the Wall Street Journal article points out. (Grimes, Feb. 20, 2003) That accords with the backgrounds of many of our candidates. While they may have gotten degrees at non-traditional life stages, perhaps after working for a few years and going to school at night, or in an accelerated 2-plus-year business administration course, very few earned their degrees in a completely correspondence-based college. This is useful information to have in presenting these candidates to the employers; some prefer candidates whose degrees are from 'bricks and mortar' colleges, rather than online ones."
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Disabled Workers, 2003.
Examines issues that impact upon employment of disabled individuals.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 11 sources, $ 119.95
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Discusses barriers to employment, the need for workplace protections to prevent discrimination, laws and regulations that protect Americans with disabilities, and the need to enforce the laws.
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"Over the past three decades there have been a number of important advances made in terms of employment for Americans with disabilities. A number of laws, regulations, and federal initiatives have worked ..."
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Technology and the Disabled, 2002.
The paper states that technology cannot eliminate most of the problems for an individual with disabilities and concludes that, for the disabled person to be able to do all that is available for him/her to do in society, the public must be educated.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The author states that technology has opened many doors of opportunity for those who are disabled, but the disabled still are not independent in all aspects of the society. He continues that the federal government requires that there be no discrimination concerning the disabled person but there is still the discrimination and the stigma of disability. The paper presents examples of technology and types of discrimination. The author recommends better public education as the key to helping the disabled to have a better quality of life.
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"Worldwide, many opportunities are opening up for the disabled. "As we continue to move ahead in the new millennium, we are more aware of what can be done with technology today and in the future in order to lower the number of people with disabilities who are employed. For the end user the biggest issue may be, 'Will the system work for me or will there need to be adjustments made in order for me to do the job requirements?' "
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Learning and Disabled Children, 1995.
This paper discusses the impact of the educational environment on the self-esteem of disabled children: School programs, role of teacher and teaching concepts, mainstreaming and employment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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Introduction
Children with learning disabilities usually face multiple difficulties in relationships at school, home, and at work. As children and adults, they encounter problems with learning new material, and in dealing appropriately, with new environmental and work situations, which frequently require following new or different sets of directions. When an individual is unable, or finds it difficult, to understand and perform the behavior expected in the situation, the person's self esteem suffers. This lowered self esteem is also a result of the learning disabled individual recognizing that there is a discrepancy between the academic learning that is expected of a normal child, and what it is expected that he will learn and retain in school. Teacher and parent expectations are usually different for the
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Discrimination Against the Disabled in Sports, 2000.
An examination of the extent and evolution of legal protection of the disabled in amateur athletics, including eligibility, funding, age requirements, litigation, employment and some non-sports aspects.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 53 sources, $ 135.95
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"Discrimination Against Disabled People by Athletic Venues, High
School Athletic Conferences and the NCAA
This research paper examines the extent of legal protection presently afforded to disabled persons involved in high school and college athletics. The primary focus is upon amateur athletics but cases in the field of professional sports are mentioned where they provide relevant precedents for amateur athletics.
The legal protection afforded disabled persons generally and in sports has been considerably expanded during the past two decades, primarily as a result of the enactment of two federal statutes, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993 (ADA). Through the interpretations made by the courts, primarily federal courts, as to the scope and..."
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Personal Experience with the Disabled, 2002.
An essay which shows how being in the presence of disabled people can help one see beyond their disability.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The author of this paper conveys the point that disabled people - both mentally and physically - need and feel like everyone else, and that by being in their presence, one can learn to see beyond their disability and accept them for the person they are. The author observes the case of an autistic child and the understanding that his family and friends have of his special needs. The point is also raised that people can learn from disabled people and benefit from their friendship.
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"By watching Randy and his family, it is apparent that most people with disabilities are not abnormal but have special needs that require a lot patients and understanding from their loved ones It is also apparent not only it takes a lot out of the person with a disability live it but it takes a
tow out of their loved as well. This is because the person with a disability a lot of care depending on their needs. Every day will not be perfect especially if the person cannot think for himself or herself. Sometimes there is frustration between the caregiver and the person with a disability since people cannot be in good moods all of the time. Some days are very emotional for the caregiver and family because they know that the disability is not going to get any better. They also know that means they will have to take care of the person for the rest of their lives. The family does not mind it but it seems overwhelming at times. However, that does not change the fact they gain a lot of life experience by learning from the person with a disability."
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Employment Equality, 2005.
A debate over affirmative action programs versus equal employment opportunity programs to promote employment equality.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses employment equality, which has a topic of debate for generations. Over the course of the last four decades, the civil rights movement, in America, has brought two types of programs into place to help bring about this equality. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs have the same end goal, employment equality, yet use very different means to get there. Following is a discussion regarding both types of programs, their advantages and disadvantages, and their effectiveness and usage.
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"Affirmative Action Programs Versus Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Introduction: Origins, General Description, Theories, Concepts, and Practices of Affirmative Action Programs: Affirmative action programs were established to provide positive employment opportunities for people of a minority group, who are traditionally thought of as being discriminated against. In fact, in Great Britain, these types of programs are known as 'positive discrimination' noting the favoritism of certain groups who have, in the past, been discriminated against."
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Federal and Maryland Employment Laws, 2005.
An overview of how Maryland employment laws differ from general federal employment laws.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how the federal and Maryland state systems of government differ in their application of employment laws. For the most part, the State of Maryland utilizes most of the same employment laws as those mandated by the federal government. It shows that the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation's Division of Labor and Industry is the governing body for wage and employment law in the state.
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"The minimum wage (with some exceptions) is $5.15 per hour in Maryland, just as it is at the federal level. The workweek is 40 hours, and any time worked over 40 hours must be paid as time-and-a-half. The exceptions to this are certain retail mechanics, partspersons, or salespersons who sell or service cars, farm equipment, trailers or trucks, taxicab drivers, executive, administrative and professional employees who meet certain criteria, outside salesmen, commissioned employees, a child, parent, spouse, or other member of the employer's immediate family, and employees of a movie theater ("Maryland Guide," 2004). In addition, agricultural workers in the state must be paid overtime after working 60 hours in a week, and some health care institutions (not hospitals) and bowling alleys pay overtime after 48 hours worked in one week."
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State and Federal Employment Systems, 2006.
A comparison between federal employment laws and New Hampshire state laws of employment.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of employment law. Specifically the paper discusses how the federal and New Hampshire state systems of government may or may not differ in their application of employment laws. Federal employment laws set the standard for most state laws.
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"New Hampshire also has a statute regarding "displaced homemakers" that covers older women who may have been absent from the workforce for many years, and are suddenly displaced due to death, divorce, or other occurrences. The state offers assistance to these women, training for new jobs, and employment assistance. This is also a statute that is not represented in the federal employment laws. It is clear this must be a problem in New Hampshire because lawmakers felt it needed to be addressed. This statue originally took effect in 1979, so it seems New Hampshire is more forward thinking than many other states who do not yet address this issue."
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The Laws of Equal Employment, 2004.
An overview of equal employment opportunities and the anti-discrimination laws.
6,338 words (approx. 25.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper studies the rules and regulations presented to the people by the area of law that provides anti-discriminatory laws, thereby offering equal employment opportunities to all the people entering and wanting to be the part of the corporate world. The second part of the paper applies this knowledge and the information given in the first part of the paper to a problem or an issue faced in an organizational setting.
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Part One: Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discriminatory Laws
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
All About Religious Discrimination
All About Race-Color Discrimination
All About Pregnancy Discrimination
All About National Origin Discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA)
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Employment Discrimination Against Gays and Lesbians
The Civil Rights Act of 1991
The American With Disabilities Act
Part Two: Review of An Organizational Problem Based on Race/Color Employment Discrimination
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"Law offers equal opportunity in employment to all the citizens worldwide with the aid of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This is done because the people of the world particularly those that constituted the under privileged lot felt a strong need to speak up their minds and raise their opinions against the discrimination that is prevalent in varied forms at different levels of the society. Thus in order to curb the problem of discrimination in the employment sector, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission abbreviated as EEOC came into existence under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and started functioning on July 2, 1965 (U.S. EEOC: An Overview, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, 1998). Thus, with the aid of the drafting and implementation of several anti-discriminatory laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides its citizens with the employment opportunity that strictly forbids discrimination at all grounds and on all basis and in any form."
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