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Disability Issues
Ask questions here about types of disabilities whether mental or physical and the laws that protect the disabled.
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What is progressive disability?
A progressive disability is an illness or medical condition that is expected to worsen over time. Well known examples of progressive illnesses include Multiple sclerosis, Motor neurone disease, Huntington's chorea, Muscular dystrophy and Alzheimer's disease.
What does currently disabled mean?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a disabled individual is a person who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; and lastly, is regarded to have such impairment.
What is horatio nelson's disability?
He lost his right arm during the battle of St. Vincent. Also he lost his sight in right eye during the battle of Aboukir
What does the term social devaluation mean and what are the impacts for people with a disability?
The term social devaluation means reducing the worth of something or someone. It really demoralizes people with disabilities because they are treated like second class citizens.
Why do people make fun of the disabled?
because they dont know how to act around them. my brother is disabled but everyone loves him
What disability does jerri jewel have?
Geri Jewell's disability is Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder that effects movement, muscle tone, and/or posture and is due to abnormal brain development (typically before birth). Geri Jewell is an actress, comedian, and advocate not only for individuals with disabilities, but also for the LGBT youth.
How big does a disabled toilet have to be?
It is not how large, but how tall and it needs a stall large enough to move a wheelchair in/out. Handles are also needed on a wall. See the Disability Act for exact measurements.
Key issues and needs facing people with disabilities?
I don't appear to be disabled but I have severe limitations with the use of muscles and extremely limited strength. I don't yet use a wheel chair because even the limited use I have allows me some form of exercise. I think that people with heart conditions may be in my same boat. The most difficult challenge I face is everyday thoughtlessness; people waiting for their light in the cross walk or parking in a cross walk so that I have to walk around their car; people using handicapped parking spaces that don't need them (just because you have a handicapped permit to drive your mom to her appointments is no justification), I've gone home without going into the store because I couldn't park close enough; standing in lines for more than a minute or two is almost impossible for me; there are often incidents that are insignificant to the average person that I don't even bother to mention them because I don't actually appear to have a problem. Well, thanks for listening. I'll keep going for as long as I can.
How does disability affect participation in sports?
Having disability can affect participation in sports because you won't be able to move or do much compared to people who are not on disability. But now, there are sports for disability people too, such as wheelchair Basketball. People have decided to create a safe, fun sport for the disabled so that they can have some exercise in their life. This was created so that the disabled will be able to keep in shape and to not just sit and not make the fun out of everything. And to also keep them motivated and them for not to be depressed for being a disabled person. Make the fun out of everything and enjoy life!
How is disability defined in the American Disability Act?
The definition of disability is vastly expanded in the new amendments added to the original ADA. I have attached a link from Counterpoint, a legal journal, that summarizes the new changes and gives an overview of the implications to employers. The new law removes many of the legal barriers that would eliminate a person from the protected class and allows more people to qualify under its' protection. http://www.padefense.org/documents/Counterpoint_JULY-09.pdf
What are the effects of disability or sensory impairment to a child's development?
The effects of disabilty are that it may or will change your lifestyle and attitudes. It becomes difficult in some ways after.
At what age can you be diagnosed with speech apraxia?
Generally, at age 2. There is free speech therapy out there until the age of 3; then, free preschool can be offered if the parent requests an IEP through the
public school system (to prove disability). I know this because my little grandson is getting this help. Good luck to all.
Can you file for SSDI on more than one disability?
When filing for SSD or SSDI, you should list all of your health disabilities and significant conditions and diseases.
How do get maximum family benefits for disability?
I recently applied for my daughter to get benefits because of her severe autism. We contacted a lawyer and explained to him her situation and he definitely wanted to take her case. That's usually a good sign, but also if social security tries to deny you they will do all the appealing and necessary steps to fight for you.
Can aspouse draw disability of her husband?
You would have to check with the Social Security Administration for the answer.
Programs aimed only at the people who are poor or disabled are known as what?
social assistant or government
