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Health Care Workers, 1992.
An examination of working with kids who are retarded, learning-disabled, or terminally ill including volunteerism as an essence of good society, altruism and the interface of paid/non-paid workers.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 135.95
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"The past 100 years have represented one of the most scientific and educated periods in recorded history. It has also been one of the most violent. In spite of the government trying to become more involved in funding for education, housing, health, welfare and every other social need, these problems continue to increase. We have learned that the quality of our society and civilization depends upon the development of individual strength and qualities that lead to self-realization. The children in our society with great health care needs (mental retardation, the terminally ill, and those with severe learning disabilities) require so much additional care that often traditional channels of assistance are not enough. In order for progress and goodness to be realized in our society, we must develop greater respect for each individual and strive to..."
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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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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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Disabled Students and Academic Progress, 2002.
Examines the fact that disabled children do not perform as well academically as their non-disabled peers and how it relates to an elementary school in Chicago.
2,368 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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According to the National Council on Disability (1999), educational outcome indicators for students with disabilities, when compared to students without disabilities, show that special needs students are lagging behind the general progress that schools have made in the last several years. With this in mind, the question can be asked: What can be done at Brunson Elementary School (located in Chicago) to help the parents of special needs students? This study proposes to answer the question in three ways. First, a comprehensive search of the literature on the needs of parents of special education students is conducted to determine the general across-the-board needs of these parents in relation to their children attending elementary school. Second, based on the findings of the review and on considerations attendant to the specific practices and policies of Brunson Elementary, a questionnaire was developed and used to assess the perceived needs of the schools' parents of special needs students. Third, the data collected via the literature review and the needs assessment served as the foundation for formulating recommendations and related information for teachers to use in helping the parents of special needs students. The paper proposes that the information and recommendations be written up in the form of a guide or handbook.
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"There is a good deal of research evidence indicating that, in general, parents of special needs elementary school children need some sort of guide or handbook that assists them in dealing with the educational system and making sure their child receives all that he or she is entitled to. For example, in a guide developed by the New York State Department of Education (1992), it was noted that parents need a good deal of information if they are to make sure the system works for their children. In particular, the Department states that parents need information about: (1) students' rights; (2) the history of special education itself; (3) each particular step in the process from referral to triennial evaluation; (4) due process procedures; (5) preparation for future education and employment opportunities; (6) ways to keep needed records; (7) how to form a school-parent partnership; and (8) existing supportive services."
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Social Service for the Disabled, 2003.
An analysis of the support services available to disabled citizens in Florida and Texas today.
2,387 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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In 1994, there were more than 29 million Americans aged 21 to 64 with some type of physical disability, meaning that they reported a substantial impairment in a major life activity (seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, climbing stairs lifting, and carrying), according to the Census Bureau's Survey of income and program participation. Currently, half of the 29 million disabled Americans aged 21 to 64 are working. However, the participation rate is lower, around 25 percent, for those who are severely disabled. Altogether, the disabled account for 14 percent of the employed population. The greatest number of the disabled population in America have impairments that are related to hearing, vision, or back problems (Mergenhagen, 1997). The levels of support services provided in the states of Florida and Texas are examined in this study to determine their availability and adequacy, as well as to project future demands for these services. Study includes two valuable appendices.
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"Statement of the Problem: In 1994, there were more than 29 million Americans aged 21 to 64 with some type of physical disability, meaning that they reported a substantial impairment in a major life activity (seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying), according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Survey of Income and Program Participation. While almost half of the disabled people in America are employed to some extent, the population in the U.S. continues to age and experts caution that the social supports structures currently in place will not be adequate to address the needs of this growing segment of the population."
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Computers for the Disabled, 2008.
An argument for the use of assistive computer technology for the disabled.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper advocates the use of computer technology lights to help raise the standards of living and the independence of the disabled. Referred to as assistive technology or adaptive technology, the capacity is considerable for computer technology to in some manner enhance the experiences of the disabled, improve their access to various conveniences and commodities, and allow the disabled some range of autonomy. The paper investigates the possibilities present in computer technology for the improvement of the lives of the disabled and suggests that many of the remarkable developments in this context may have the potential to provide crucial support to, if not to dramatically supercede, many of the approaches traditionally used to help the disabled.
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"One example which speaks to the value of the computer as a device for the provision of information, communication and even safety is the manner in which it can be used to improve the capabilities of the hearing impaired. For those suffering from full hearing loss, email and instant messaging have been a communicational boon. Replacing the telephone as the preferred method of exchange even for many without hearing impairment, this means of instant communication not only allows the hearing impaired individual to send out and take in type-written messages, but it also has the social effect of equaling the communicational playing field within this context. For the hearing impaired individual, use of this technology and the experience thereby produced will be essentially identical to that of the hearing-enabled user."
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Athletics and Intellectually Disabled, 2007.
This paper looks at the benefits of athletics on intellectually disabled individuals.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that participating in athletics has proven to be beneficial to the intellectually disabled community in many ways. The writer notes that various organizations throughout the world encourage and promote the involvement of this population in such events. The athletes gain so much from their experiences and the community acknowledges their capabilities. The writer points out that mainstreaming of the disabled into the rest of society promotes the desire for understanding those that are different. The writer notes that there are many organizations that are striving to help the disabled community and are making advancements in society as a whole through their works with the intellectually disabled. The writer concludes that the athletes are obviously benefiting in many ways when they participate in these organizations.
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"Prior to the 1960s, intellectually disabled individuals were institutionalized and told that physical activity was damaging to them. That changed when President John F. Kennedy funded a program that tested the physical ability of the intellectually disabled. He was an advocate for this shift in belief because his own sister was of special needs and enjoyed sports. His other sister, Eunice, started having intellectually disabled individuals meet at her home to participate in sports and ever since then, it has become an ongoing belief that sports benefit the intellectually disabled community."
"Often times, the disabled can become isolated within society. People do not understand those with disabilities and often neglect to include them in on activities out of fearing the unknown. Through organizations, such as Special Olympics or Disability Challengers, the intellectually disabled are encouraged to participate in athletic and recreational activities. This helps boost the athletes self esteem and self-worth."
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Learning Disabled Students and Reading, 2002.
A study of teaching strategies to enable learning disabled students to read.
5,247 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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This paper examines different teaching strategies to enable all teachers to teach the primary (K-3rd) learning disabled students to read at the Miami Park Elementary School. It explores the characteristics of the learning disabled (LD) to depict the extensive difficulties they encounter in learning and shows how students with LD also suffer from behavioral problems because of their learning difficulties. The strategies include: diagnosing students early with reading disabilities, designing an individualized- instruction programs for each student, providing intensive-teaching programs for reading, writing and spelling, designing individualized reading programs for students with reading disabilities and stimulating students? desire to learn through creative forms of expression. It analyzes how ultimately, the successful implementation of these strategies requires the collaboration of both the regular education and LD teachers and how together, they can create a consistent and supportive atmosphere of learning for learning disabled students.
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"In other intensive sessions, teachers can employ specialized techniques to help the students with LD overcome their reading difficulties. Many students with LD have difficulties applying what they have learned in other situations. For example, they can read the word "pine," but have difficulties with "wine" or "sign." Therefore, Maureen Lovett, a child psychologist working in experimental public school classrooms in Toronto and Mississauga, came up with a strategy called "talking-to-yourself" learning?a series of rhyming patterns to trigger the sounds of similar words ("Why kids can?t read," 1998, p. 42). Learning education teachers at the Miami Park Elementary School can do further research in other successful techniques for teaching the students. Furthermore, they should also teach the regular education teachers about techniques that work for particular students."
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The Disabled Children, 2004.
This paper presents basic information on the right to education for disabled children.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that the Education for All Handicapped Act of 1975 gives children with disabilities the right to special education by directing funds to states and local districts for the education program of disabled children. The author points out that the core of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the Individualized Educational Program (IEP), a contractual agreement, which is specifically designed for each disabled student. The paper relates that the least-restrictive-environment mandate states that children with disabilities have the right to be educated in a regular educational environment without discrimination.
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IDEA and IEP
Developing IEP
Programs for Special and Gifted Children
Programs for the Physically Handicapped Children
Programs for Mentally and Behaviorally Handicapped Children
Programs for Children with Health Problems
Right to Regular Educational Environment
Conclusion
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"This covers children with physical disabilities such as visual, hearing, and orthopedic impairments. Such children may be permitted to attend education in their respective residence, or in separate classes. If attending in a regular class, special assistance and supervision must be provided. Some of the provisions that physically handicapped students may need are instruction in Braille for the blinds; large books, proper lighting, audible instructions, use of sign language, and speech workshops for the deaf; physical therapist for the orthopedic disabled. Special environment characteristics may also be needed such as the presence of ramps and wide doorways for wheelchairs, or the presence of appropriate handles to assist them (for instance, in toilets and stairs)."
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Health Care for the Disabled, 2005.
An examination of the need for proper health care for the disabled.
2,235 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of health care for the disabled. The writer explores the health care stages that are available for the disabled in every stage of life. The writer uses published works from various sources to illustrate and underscore the need for solid health care access for all disabled individuals in the nation.
Introduction
Health Care Needs
What are the Stages?
Conclusion
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"The issue of health care has been a hot topic of debate in this country for many years. Health care costs are skyrocketing, available services are dwindling and the public is screaming with outrage and demand for improvements to the entire health care system. While those who can speak for themselves are having no trouble voicing their upset about the current state of the nation's health care system, there is a population that cannot always speak up. The disabled in this country are also in need of health care. The disabled have entirely different needs from the non disabled population in addition to the regular and normal needs that are encountered by both the disabled and the non disabled. The disabled are often on government health care programs which are constantly being scrutinized, criticized and cut back due to budget constraints. This is often met with outrage by the advocates of the disabled as the disabled often need MORE health care options than the non disabled, yet they are often given less than what they need."
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Services for the Disabled, 1991.
This paper discusses the evolution of services ffor the disabled from 1930s which led to passage of 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has provided an important step forward in terms of services for the disabled. However, this legislation was not created in a vacuum. In fact, it represents decades of struggle toward equality of access and opportunity for disabled Americans. The movement for the rights of the disabled was first organized in the years following the Second World War. However, it did not become a part of America's legislative history until the 1970s. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did not deal directly with disabled persons; nevertheless, that act helped pave the way toward the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act has been called "a kind of Bill of Rights for American disabled people". As important as that act was, it still did not provide complete equality for the ... "
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The Developmentally Disabled: Resources and Treatment, 2007.
This paper describes a study based in Albuquerque that evaluated the resources and treatments available for the developmentally disabled population.
4,305 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper describes a research project which attempted to determine techniques and modalities that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of developmental disabilities in general. A specific emphasis was placed on how these issues affect this population in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A review of the peer-reviewed and relevant literature is followed by an assessment of the significance of the research and its implications for policymakers and practitioners. A summary of the research is provided at the conclusion.
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Disabled in Albuquerque
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Importance of the Study
Review and Discussion
Developmentally Disabled in Albuquerque Today
Creating a Collaborative Environment among Service Providers
Significance of Analysis
Implications for Policymakers
Implications for Healthcare Practitioners
Summary and Conclusion
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"Because resources are by definition scarce, it is important to identify the most effective treatment modality available for helping people who are developmentally disabled. While most healthcare practitioners today may debate the fine points, a virtual consensus has emerged in recent years that suggests a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment is the most effective clinical intervention available because it makes the most of the resources that are available. By treating children and adults with developmental disabilities in an interdisciplinary setting characterized by culturally sensitive practitioners, the knowledge and expertise of a wide range of practitioners can be brought to bear on these challenging problems."
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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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Learning Disabled, 2004.
An analysis of the issues of labeling a student as "learning disabled" and the possible effects on this student's academic career.
1,029 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the extent that labeling has on student's achievement early on and later in their academic career. Specifically, the paper assesses whether or not labeling students as ?learning disabled? may negatively impact a student's potential for achievement and success throughout his or her educational career and later in life. The paper attempts to verify whether or not the label of "learning disability" has a deleterious impact on a student's overall chances for success throughout the academic career. To achieve this objective, the paper presents a research proposal that will conduct a qualitative examination related to academics and student labeling. The study incorporates use of a literature review and questionnaire geared toward gathering information regarding student self-perception, achievement, and teachers? perceptions of students that are labeled as learning disabled.
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"During the course of a child?s school years they will learn to define themselves as a person and shape their personality, sense of self concept and perception of their potential for achievement for life (Persaud, 2000). Thus the early educational years may be considered one of the most impacting and important with regard to emotional, social and cognitive development for students of all disabilities. Labeling is a common by-product of educational institutions, one that has been hotly debated with regard to its benefits and consequences by educators and administrators over time. There are proponents of labeling and those that suggest that labeling may be damaging to students in some manner."
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Disabled College Students, 1996.
Impact of 1990 American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on integration of physically & learning disabled into educational environment with full access & services.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, $ 71.95
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"The integration of disabled students in to college and university environments at levels of access and service comparable to those available to non disabled students requires staff training, facilities improvements, and curricula reform, all of which are both costly and controversial (McGuinness, 1993, p. 23). Student affairs departments and student services sections within those departments will bear responsibility for a substantial part of this effort. The first step that must be taken by student affairs sections in this context is to become cognizant of and..."
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