NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY JULY 26, 1997 JULY 26, 2010 In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY The Making of the Americans...
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Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Communicating With and About People with Disabilities
Communicating With and About People with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act, other laws and the efforts of many disability organizations have made strides in improving...
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Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
By June Isaacson Kailes Disability Policy Consultant jik@pacbell.net || http://www.jik.com 2011 Edition Copyright © December 1991; Revised 2005, 2011 Permission is granted...
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Guidelines for Writing about People with Disabilities
Call us toll-free 1-800-949-4232 V/TTY Find your regional center at www.adata.org For the most current and accessible version, please visit...
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Why Design for Accessibility?
, People with temporary disabilities....
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Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities in the Workplace...
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Words
Further, words like "normal person" imply that the person with a disability isn't normal, whereas "person without a disability" is descriptive but not negative....
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12101(a)(1)
(1) physical or mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right to fully participate in all aspects of society, yet many people with physical or mental disabilities have been precluded...
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Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities
Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities....
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Make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to avoid disability discrimination in all interactions with people with mental health disabilities or I/DD
Make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to avoid disability discrimination in all interactions with people with mental health disabilities...
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Actions
Etiquette considered appropriate when interacting with people with disabilities is based primarily on respect and courtesy....
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II. Systemic Considerations
It is important that criminal justice entities anticipate and prepare for the disability-related needs of people with mental health disabilities or I/DD....
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A. Training
Criminal justice personnel are likely to encounter people with mental health disabilities or I/DD who are part of the communities they serve and protect....
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General Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities
When introduced to a person with a disability, it is appropriate to offer to shake hands. People with limited hand use or who wear an artificial limb can usually shake hands....
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B. Analysis
Criminal justice entities have reviewed their policies, practices, procedures, and standing orders to ensure that they do not discriminate against people with mental health disabilities...
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C. Collaboration with Other Entities
States, counties, and cities, which often administer both criminal justice and disability service systems, have obligations under the ADA to ensure people with mental health disabilities...
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Tips for Communicating with Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
If you are in a public area with many distractions, consider moving to a quiet or private location. Be prepared to repeat what you say, orally or in...
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12. Q: If an older child has delayed speech or developmental disabilities, can we place that child in the infant or toddler room?
Q: If an older child has delayed speech or developmental disabilities, can we place that child in the infant or toddler room? A: Generally, no....
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Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities Appropriate etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities is based primarily on respect and courtesy....
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§ 36.105(d)(2)(iii)(C) Intellectual disability substantially limits brain function
(C) Intellectual disability substantially limits brain function;...
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§ 35.108(d)(2)(iii)(C) Intellectual disability substantially limits brain function
(C) Intellectual disability substantially limits brain function;...
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Congressional Hearings
The remaining witnesses were all from the disability community— persons and parents of persons with disabilities, and people who worked with disabled persons in such settings as independent...
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President’s Panel on Mental Retardation
Kennedy creates the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation and calls upon America to address the significant needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their desire to be a part...
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Epilogue
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