Independence Center Reflection Paper

The workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act created the Independent Living Administration. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are “advocacy-driven organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities (p.3).” CILs wants to see people with disabilities valued equally, and capable of doing anything in society without discrimination. One of the things to help achieve their envision to participate fully is by their core service by WIOA which is called Transition. This service helps the transitions from nursing homes to community-based residencies, the ones at risk of entering institutions, and the youth with significant disabilities.

Research and Training Center on Independent Living. (1993). Guidelines for reporting and  writing about people with disabilities (4th ed.) [Brochure].  Lawrence, KS: Author.

These types of issues require not only an intersectionality approach, but re-conceptualizing our understanding of individuals. Much of the work that culminated in the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act was predicated on the idea that through legislation, barriers could be removed to allow disabled people to achieve “independence.” Just a quick persuing of the disability organizations in Wisconsin finds eight with the word “independence” right in the organization name (http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/links). However, it is important, especially for disabled people, to unpack the ontological baggage of that term and the implications in devising strategies to dismantle structural inequities. We live in societies dominated by

Every year the government spends roughly $1.03 trillion on welfare, which includes housing and education for individuals with an intellectual disability. This means that “1,170,190 receive some type of Medicaid-funded long-term residential support” and that these special “services support people in family homes, their own homes or group settings of varied sizes” (President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities 27). The schooling of people with and intellectual disability has come a long way and now people are receiving “individualized services and supports in

Centerforce is a 48 year old 501 (c) 3 non-profit, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited organization, located in Lakewood, WA. The mission of Centerforce is to promote self-sufficiency, inclusion and quality of life for individuals and families of all abilities through education, employment and community living. The purpose of Centerforce is to promote and advocate for the general welfare of individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and socioeconomic challenges; foster the development of programs on the individual’s behalf; aid the client, parents and/or guardians in the solution of their problems; and coordinate efforts

In June 1999, the United States Supreme Court affirmed a judgment in the Olmstead case, which regards two individuals with mental and cognitive disabilities living in a state operated institution, who claimed a right to care in an integrated setting based on the guarantees under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). As a response, Texas implemented the Texas Promoting Independence Plan. The goal of this plan is to ensure that the state’s long-term services and supports system (i.e. HCS) effectively fosters independence for all individuals who have a disability and provides opportunities for individuals to have a quality of life in the setting of their choice (HHSC 2012). Today, individuals who choose to reside in the community are able to maintain their independence with the assistance of community-based services. For instance, when Marisa received her slot for community-based services, she also received the supports she needed to remain living at home and do the things she wants to do including volunteering, giving back to the community and doing the everyday things she needs to do to be independent (ADA). The cost of not increasing funding for the interest list denies the rights of individuals who are both mentally and physically at a disadvantage compared to most of us. The benefit of increasing funding gives individuals a voice to choose their independence in a community setting and provides equal opportunity.

In the theater, the role of a performer is to convince the audience they are something or someone they are not. In much the same way actors pretend to fool the audience, politicians likewise use acting to conceal their true political goals from potential opponents. This strong association between the theater and politics is readily apparent in Julius Caesar. The conspirators led by Cassius and Brutus use acting to conceal their politically motivated goal to assassinate Caesar. Marc Antony likewise uses acting to not only conceal his hatred for the conspirators, but to also turn public opinion against them. This relationship between politics and the theater is reinforced by having various characters directly reference the theater when discussing political goals. However, in the end, Antony manages to emerge victorious. This is largely due to Brutus’s decision to not only spare him but to allow him to speak at Caesars funeral. This decision marks a key turning point in the play and highlights a disconnect between Brutus and the theater. This disconnect results in the failure to anticipate not only Antony’s true intentions, but also in the power of rhetoric to sway the populace. Equally important is Antony’s own complete immersion in the theater to allow him to deceive the conspirators and recognize how best to use his words to influence the people. These two factors build off each other and are critical in determining the eventual conclusion

Before attending GCU and using the sources that they provide, I normally would use resources and tools that were provided by various universities. Two notable examples that I would use where Purdue University's OWL and also Calvin College's KnightCite. OWL is a particularly helpful source since it offers a wide variety of articles regarding various topics that play a key role within successful writing. KnightCite was also a source I widely used because of the fact that it was a great way in order to get MLA (which I used in high school) citations for works used in my papers. However, nowadays I mainly use the sources provided by GCU such as the writing center which I have found to be quite helpful. In particular, I enjoy the templates provided

On September 6, 2017, I were documented for an incident that involved a University Housing policy violation. I was charged with violating the University Housing Alcohol 1.2 policy. With my violation, came consequences. I met with The Residence Conduct Coordinator to discuss my actions and came to the conclusion that I would have to schedule a meeting with The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center (CADEC) and with that, a reflection paper.

Barriers to independence often exist for individuals with intellectual disabilities. One of the primary barriers is the inability to independently participate in community activities, such as, purchasing groceries and checking out a book from the library. One of the most often reported safety concerns, according to caregivers, is the individual becoming lost. A strategy to teach these individuals to seek assistance from appropriate community members could help to allay those concerns. For example, it would be appropriate for an individual to seek the assistance of a store clerk if lost in a grocery store. The inability for these individuals to function in community settings limits their independence and consequently becomes more of a strain

Though Poe 's fame rests primarily on his brilliant short stories, he is also a primary figure in the field of literary criticism. His story-bound ingenuity is met by his theoretic advances, which not only supplied a reasoning for his creation of the genres of science fiction and the detective story, but also endeavored to form a tradition of uniquely American literary criticism that would free the American literary world from its colonial dependence on England. In 1846, Poe wrote an essay titled ‘ 'The Philosophy of Composition, '’ which was printed in a publication of Graham’s Magazine. Traditionally, Poe was a man of limited words; he tried to write as concisely as possible. This proved accurate in this critical essay, as it is not very lengthy. It does, however, correctly depicts Poe 's message; he wanted to explain to fellow writers his theory of how it is that acclaimed writers compose well. According to Poe, there are four essential theories regarding the writing of literature: single effect, a melancholy tone, dark settings, and mentally unstable and/or unreliable narrators and characters.

The Scarlet Letter Critical Analysis Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, the direct descendant of John Hawthorne, and a judge at the infamous Salemwitchcraft trials. The guilt that Hawthorne felt over the actions of his ancestor had an enormous impact on his writings. In his introduction of "The Scarlet Letter", Hawthorne accepts the guilt from his forefathers and offers to repent for their crimes (Waggoner, 5). This unusual way of viewing guilt and sin is one driving factor in Hawthorne's writing. The other, which is closely related to the first, is the relationship between men, and of man to humanity as a whole.

Over the course of the semester, I have been fortunate enough to work with a student who is having difficulties when it comes to reading. My student does not have difficulties when it comes to hearing a word, but rather when he sees a word. My student has definitely benefited from one on one work with me as well as the additional help he’s getting from the reading specialist during their WIN (what I need) time. My student does not like to read because he knows that he is struggling and he is embarrassed about it. When my student goes to his WIN time, he does really well because the instruction is at his level and there are only two other students who are also on the same level there as well. Besides the current intervention, programs I would recommend are Direct Instruction: Reading Mastery, Letter Spacing, Wilson Reading System and the Lindamood program (LiPS).

Initially, the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) was authorized. This body of laws focuses on providing all students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education ( FAPE) that place importance on special education and services that is developed to meet the students individual needs and prepare them for adulthood (IDEA, 2004). In order to comply with the demands of IDEA, it is fundamental to grasp the significance of the transition planning in the lives of both students and their families (Test, Aspel, & Everson, 2006). Etscheidt (2006) defined the transition services as group of activities that are established to provide positive outcomes that support student’s transition from school to post school. During the transition process a myriad of services that focus on higher education, employment, vocational training, community

Since the beginning of the semester, my writing has changed and evolved to accommodate and sustain longer essays. With longer essays, there is more room for in-depth analysis. Further analyzing a topic has led me to findings that I did not know existed. As I continue to write, I uncover addition and superior methods to approach my writing to the benefit of me and therefore, my audience. Throughout the semester, I have incorporated techniques to further my narrative throughout my writing.