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Disabled in the Workforce, 2004.
This paper discusses the under representation of disabled persons in the work force.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper examines the under representation of disabled people in the work force, economic consequences and strategies for inclusion.
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"In spite of the passage of the American with Disabilities Act, ADA, almost ? years ago which was designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in the workplace, (Colella Paetzold and Belliveau) they are still significantly under represented in the American workforce. (Hunt and Hunt) The participation of disabled individuals in the workforce is important for several reasons. Due to the increase in life expectancies and advances in medical technology, the number of people with disabilities is likely to increase over the next few years."
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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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"Workforce 2000", 2002.
A review of the paper "Workforce 2000", written in 1987 as a study of the American workforce.
9,661 words (approx. 38.6 pages), 32 sources, MLA, $ 197.95
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This paper reviews "Workforce 2000", a report prepared by the Hudson Institute under a United States Department of Labor contract. The purpose of the report is to project the character of the American industrial environment in the early-years of the 21st century, and to assess the probably skills requirements and supply that will characterize that environment. The paper uses examples of real companies such as Microsoft.
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"One of the more significant of the projections presented in Workforce 2020 is that by 2010 employers will be required to turn to older workers to fill their human resource requirements. In 1980, as an example, new entrants comprised 18 percent of the nation?s workforce. By 1997, however, new entrants accounted for only seven-percent of the workforce. Compounding the effects of this trend is the aging of the baby-boomer generation. By 2010, baby-boomers will begin reaching the present retirement age of 65, and the number of new entrants into the workforce will be insufficient to replace the baby-boomers should they retire (McIntosh, 2000). As a consequence of the intersection of these two trends that is projected to occur in 2010, employers will be forced to attempt to recruit older workers to fill their human resource requirements."
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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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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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A Well-Trained and Skilled Workforce, 2005.
This paper explores the cost-benefit of a well-trained and skilled workforce.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that the benefits of having a well-trained and highly skilled workforce indicate that not only are the costs worthwhile but also that having a well-trained and skilled workforce is essential to an organization's success. The author points out that a well-trained and highly skilled workforce allows the organization to complete the necessary tasks better, which makes the organization better able to reach its goals, especially in the area of customer relationships. The paper relates that, in a highly competitive business environment, this level of workforce is more likely able to produce continuous improvement, which is essential to a company's long-term success.
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"The final point it is important to make is that an organization in the current competitive business environment needs to do everything possible to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. It must make the best use of every resource, recognize and use every opportunity to its advantage, and avoid as many costly mistakes as possible. All of these things are possible with a highly skilled and well-trained workforce. Firstly, making the best use of every resource means having employees with the skills to use the resources available. For example, consider an organization that has an expensive market research tool that analyzes customer data and shows trends in that data."
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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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The Multi-Cultural Workforce, 2004.
This paper discusses the benefits of a multi-cultural workforce.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that most American companies hire a multi-cultural workforce because its diversity offers a significant advantage, locally and globally. The author points out that a multi-cultural workforce is able to give a more appropriate response to increasingly diverse consumers; therefore, by increasing multi-cultural diversity in the workforce, companies are capable of increasing sales and productivity to reach wider markets. The paper relates that companies with multi-cultural workforces must be aware that diversity also can be dysfunctional by producing negative dynamics such as stereotyping, cultural clashes and imbalanced power.
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"A prime example is the Hispanic ethnic group; they are a large part of the growing diverse workforce. According to Imberman and deForest they state, working with the Hispanic ethnic groups, a person can detect the lack of knowledge stemming from their backgrounds. Hispanics are hard workers and embrace their bosses with high regard. Imberman and deForest write about an incident where a manager wanted to increase the productivity of the plant, he decided to dress down and become more relaxed with the employees. Within the Hispanic work ethic, this type of action demonstrates the manager is not of leadership quality, and is not to be as respected. The workers see the manager as less of a leader and more of an equal. Within the Hispanic ethnic group, an individual does not need to speak Spanish to increase productivity or promote good work habits; an individual just need to show respect, and make clear what to expect from them."
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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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Managing in Today's Workforce, 2002.
This paper discusses the importance of effectively managing the diverse workforce of today.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page graduate paper discusses the importance of effectively managing the diverse workforce of today. The workforce today is very different from what it used to be some decades ago, this is because of the rapid changes that the corporate world has encountered in the United States. With these changes, a change in human resource management practices is also required.
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The Disabled, 2008.
Looks at the economic, human and social capital of the disabled.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, traditionally, disabled people have been marginalized and discriminated against not only in the workplace, but also by agencies, such as healthcare facilities, which are meant to help them. The paper then explains that, on the other hand, significant progress, including legislation, has been made in the effort to help disabled people integrate into society. The paper stresses, however, that this is not enough. Rather than claiming to treat them equally, the workplace and healthcare agencies should be investigated and work together in order to provide for the specific needs of the disabled.
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"James H. Rimmer (1998) agrees to some extent. According to this author, there has been very little study on how to promote the health of people with disabilities. Indeed, while improvements have been made in health promotion for the general population of the United States, very little has been done to do the same for disabled people and their needs.
"Part of the reason for this is the emphasis on disease and disability prevention rather than addressing the disability once it is there."
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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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