Associate Program Material
Aging and Dis
ability Worksheet
Part I
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
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Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
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What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?
· What is the
Age
Discriminitation in Employment
Act (AD
EA)? How does the AD
EA address issues for the aging population?
· What is being done to address the issues you identified?
· Is the number of aging population expected to rise in numbers or decrease?
· What types of legislation may or may not be affected by the aging population?
· How does poverty affect the aging population?
Part II
Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.
· What does the ADA provide for people with disabilities?
· How have people with disabilities been treated in the past?
· How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time?
· What are some unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities?
· What is being done to address those issues?
· What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities?
Individual Aging and Disability Worksheet |
Complete the Aging and Disability Worksheet, located on the student website.
Use a minimum of two (2) theories or concepts from our week’s readings to support at least two of your answers. (One theory for two (2) answers) |
Day 7 |