Improving The Quality Of Disabled People 's Life

Disability has been a difficult topic of society for years. Many people find discomfort in the presence of the disabled and many feel pity for those who are disabled. Back in the 1800s, the disabled were perceived as unable to contribute to society, often forced to undergo sterilization, and forced into institutions and asylums (“A Brief History”). In fact, this treatment of the disabled and mentally ill has been persistent until somewhat recently, when the Civil Rights movement took place, and those with disabilities decided to take a stand for their rights. Although people with disabilities continue to face difficulties in finding jobs, legitimizing their opinion, having the right to vote, and choosing whether or not they receive or refuse

Disability is a definition of a physical or mental condition which impacts on a person’s movements, activities and senses. People with disabilities were informed of bias and disadvantages compared to an ordinary person. There are many biases and prejudices contributed to the discrimination of individuals with a disability. Partly because of social connotations the disabled people are useless, cannot work. In fact, these extraordinary people always bring and do incredible things. They not only overcome their grim fate, but also bring good things to life, especially those who are perfectly considering better than an ordinary person, they are not aware of the capacity of individuals disabilities with them characteristics such as loyalty, dedication, and hard work.

Formerly, persons with disabilities were kept private and out of public view. In recent years, the number of people living with disabilities has increased due to longer life expectancy and advancement of medical treatments for life-threatening illness. With the transition of persons with a disabilities into more conventional lifestyles, they are now thriving in society. Disabled persons can be increasingly independent through an assisting device such a cane or wheelchair, though cultural barriers still exist between disabled and able-bodied persons.

The three colleges I chose to compare and contrast for disability services are Swarthmore College, Bowdoin College and Haverford College.

All throughout the 20th Century Americans have fought with endless vigor to gain equal rights. In many ways we've created new opportunities for minorities in America, but with each passing year new problems arise. For example, the American female community has made leaping bounds in the field of equality; this past election was the first time in history that a woman has made it to the position of presidential nominee. However, they still have struggles, as do many of the cultural groups living in America. A community that's currently facing equality struggles is the American disabled community. Many people with disabilities—mental and physical—have a harder time finding employment because of their health issues. Many activists of the disabled community such as Helen Keller (who is deaf and blind) and Judith Heumann (who has polio) have pushed to pass many disabled-rights laws (B4 Civil Rights). One such law is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), which was passed in 1990 and made workplace discrimination against disabled people illegal (B4 Civil Rights). Americans have also tried to create a new amendment to the Constitution to end discrimination against the disabled, but it was never ratified (B4 Civil Rights). Although the disabled community faces struggles, they fight endlessly for their rights even today.

Many organizations which push for these changes and provide the support and resources for the disabled population do so out of a genuine desire of helping others rather than financial motives. They experiment and search for new, more efficient, more positive ways of achieving their goals. An education at UW-Stout strengthens this by bringing individuals into the careers already ready for innovation.

As the trend of recognition and celebration continues for the privileged achievers born with a silver spoon into a life with physical, emotional, financial, and/or social stability, the other common theme that the disabled community regularly witnesses is the expectation of adaptability and optimism. The society expects the disabled community to be thankful for their donations and benevolence rather than striving for an equally successful life. In this picture, the ADAPT organization is fiercely preparing the disabled citizens to not only adapt to procure success but furthermore, it is training them to resist against the patriarchy to protect the rights of their own community and of others. As the grassroots the United States disability rights organization, ADAPT expands its operations in 30 states through well-initiated system and chapters.

All they want is to take part of society as a normal individual. The disability-movement has fought for the disabilities rights throughout the years and has achieved goals such as accommodation of architectural infrastructures to serve better people who are physical impairments. The public policies have been great accomplishments because it has helped people with disabilities to be part of society. The disability-movement points out the healthcare finance policies have taken freedom away from the disability community, “ Health-care financing policies force disabled people into Institutions and nursing homes rather than funding independent living. Income-maintenance and public health-insurance policies include “disincentives” that penalize disabled individuals for trying to work productively.”(p.4). The government has done a great job on protecting disabled individuals’ rights. However, the health-care system has isolated this group even more by restricting the level of productivity that they have within the system, as a result this medical model marginalizes this group of people and this program available for this community does not fully address their issues.

Societies growth can be seen in the manner in which it treats and cares for those who cannot care for themselves. Understanding the programs available and how they are funded helps society become aware of the needs of the disabled. This paper will

Over the years, perceptions towards disability have been significantly changing as result of the long pathway the disable community has taken fighting for Civil Rights, inclusion and against discrimination. Unfortunately, this last one has not been totally accomplished yet. Barriers to social integration still exist in the society. Perhaps the greatest barrier is not the disability itself; is the attitude of people.

In Thailand, people with disabilities classified under the vulnerable social groups. Whether the visually impaired, physically and mentally. At present, even with modernization the convenience of technology to people in urban society. However the people with disabilities do not have access to public services fully available. They were made to feel alienated by the majority in society. Moreover, to diminish the dignity and worth as a human being. Whether sight, speech, attitude and behavior towards people with disabilities. This is contrary to the core Independent Living (IL). (1) Hence the goal of improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. This is to make them able to Independent live on their own abilities and their liability. Infrastructure and public services for the disabled in today society there is many advantage. On the contrary, there are disadvantage as well. One of them is the facilities

Approximately 15% of the world’s population is, in a way, disabled. Whether it is a physical disability or a serious chronic disease, we have about one billion people in the world that live with a disability every day of their lives. It often occurs that these people are seen as an outcast of society; people that cannot live normal lives. It is important to realize that this is not true at all. People with disabilities are completely able to be part of the world. It is just the world’s duty to accept them.

The right of Persons with Different Abilities (PDA) to accessible facilities, according to the General Comment no.2 of the UN Committee on the Rights of Disabled Persons , is not only a precondition which without it they could not enjoy their human rights, independent life and equal participation (2014: 1&4), but also other Human Rights conventions have emphasized on it since it is tightly connected to other rights (ibid:1-2).

Worldwide more than 1 billion people are living with disabilities, which means that an estimated 15% of the world population have some kind of disability [1]. Overall, 80% of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) live in developing countries, where resources are scarce and services less accessible. In Indonesia, an estimated 10% to 15% of the population is living with disabilities according to the data of Riskedas 2007 (riskedas?? source. Although the data vary widely based on different data source and criteria to define disability [2]. In all the data source the prevalence was higher in rural compare to urban regions and higher in women compare to men.

Fritz’s mom is a parent that is clearly and actively involved in her son’s education. She has some valid concerns about her son’s education, and should work closely with the teachers and para-professionals to find balance between school and family functions in order to help Fritz live a healthy and successful life.