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Diversity Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 26 th Anniversary. Presented by Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D. Training Manager. Principles of Community. Race/Ethnicity Age Religion Politics. Gender Sexual Orientation National Origin Physical Ability.
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DiversityAmericans withDisabilities Act (ADA)July 26th Anniversary Presented by Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D. Training Manager
Principles of Community • Race/Ethnicity • Age • Religion • Politics Gender Sexual Orientation National Origin Physical Ability
\ dis-Ə-bi’-lƏ-tē \ A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity
Types of disabilities Cognitive Physical Homeless Sensory Medical
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Brains Normal Learning Developmental
Disability Awareness Quick Quiz (Social Security Administration, 2007) Over 90% are not work related(National Safety Council, 2004) Among workers with disabilities, 52% are women(Cornell University, 2005) (Parade Magazine, 2006) (US Census Bureau, 1997) (National Investment Watch Survey, 2004)
Disability Awareness Quick Quiz Disability causes nearly 50%, while premature death causes 2%(Health Affairs, 2005) 56% are under 55 years of age(Social Security Administration, 2007) 401K contributions must come from earned income(Internal Revenue Service) Nearly 60% of workers have not discussed how theywould handle or manage an income-limiting disability(Council for Disability Awareness, 2007)