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- On Terms: What's in a Name? Intellectual Disability and “Condition,” “Disorder,” “Syndrome,” “Disease,” and “Disability”Academic paper regarding Individuals living with intellectual disability can have multiple co-occurring medical
conditions including associated genetic diagnoses. The number of genetic etiologies
associated with ID is growing, with some quite new and rare, and others more common
and associated with what is often considered a syndrome. In the context of genetic
etiologies and associated medical comorbidities, appropriate use of descriptive
terminology warrants clarification. Using accurate nomenclature is essential for
descriptions, especially as terms are used across both research and clinical reports. Here
we discuss several terms that may be confused with each other, including ‘‘condition,’’
‘‘disorder,’’ ‘‘syndrome,’’ ‘‘disease,’’ and ‘‘disability.’’ Our goal is to shed light on the
meanings of the five descriptors and their appropriate use in the ID population, especially in relation to those who have a genetic diagnosis. - Academic achievement of students without special educational needs and disabilities in inclusive education–Does the type of inclusion matter?Academic Paper
The main aim of the study, conducted in Poland, was to compare the academic achievement of 1552 (at Time 1) students without disabilities in three educational settings: general, without students with disabilities, inclusive (with co-teaching), with three to five students with disabilities, and inclusive (without co-teaching), with one to two students with disabilities. The study was longitudinal, with three waves eight months apart. The latent growth curve model was used for data analysis. The results have shown that changes in academic achievement (for language and for mathematics) over time were similar in all three groups; therefore, there were no differences between inclusive education (of the two types) and general education classrooms. These results mean that students neither lose nor benefit while learning in inclusive education classrooms. The findings are in line with the results of previous meta-analyses and are important for the future development of inclusive education. - Academic and Social Effects of Inclusion on Students without Disabilities: A Review of the LiteratureIn many countries, educational practices are changing to inclusive education. Inclusive education is educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms with their peers without disabilities. If inclusive education is spreading, research needs to investigate the effects of inclusion not only for students with special needs but also for typically developing students. However, there is more research on the outcomes of inclusion for students with disabilities and less for students without disabilities in inclusive settings. Research shows academic and social gains for students with disabilities, but there is less clarity regarding the influence of inclusion on general education students. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to summarize and organize the literature on the academic and social outcomes of inclusion on students without disabilities. Academic effects of inclusion on students without disabilities are mixed, and the levels of schooling may have a differential impact on the achievement of students without disabilities. The literature indicates mostly positive or neutral effects of inclusion on the academic achievement of typically developing students in the lower grades, whereas neutral or negative influence is indicated for later grades. Additionally, students without disabilities have socially benefited from being in inclusive classrooms with students with disabilities. Mainly, the social effects of inclusion are reduction of fear, hostility, prejudice, and discrimination as well as increase of tolerance, acceptance, and understanding.
- Comparative effects of disability education on attitudes, knowledge and skills of baccalaureate nursing studentsThis study aimed to examine if participation in a required clinical course or elective fellowship pertaining to care of people with disabilities (PWD) had an impact on attitudes, knowledge and skills of nursing when compared with those with no clinical exposure to PWD.
- Social Security Data and ResearchPRI publishes a request for applications and proposals for a new cohort of student researchers each December. Applications are due on March 1 of each year. The first two cohorts of 11 students have completed their projects. Third cohort of students were awarded in June 2019. Their reports are due in June of 2020. The request for proposals for the fourth cohort will be published in December 2019.
- The John Hopkins Disability Health Research CenterShifting the paradigm from ‘living with a disability’ to ‘thriving with a disability’ and maximizing the health, equity, and participation of people with disabilities
Disability Rhetoric by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780815633242Publication Date: 2014-01-30Disability Rhetoric is the first book to view rhetorical theory and history through the lens of disability studies. Traditionally, the body has been seen as, at best, a rhetorical distraction; at worst, those whose bodies do not conform to a narrow range of norms are disqualified from speaking. Yet, Dolmage argues that communication has always been obsessed with the meaning of the body and that bodily difference is always highly rhetorical. Following from this rewriting of rhetorical history, he outlines the development of a new theory, affirming the ideas that all communication is embodied, that the body plays a central role in all expression, and that greater attention to a range of bodies is therefore essential to a better understanding of rhetorical histories, theories, and possibilities.
Disability Histories by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780252038747Publication Date: 2015-01-09The field of disability history continues to evolve rapidly. In this collection, Susan Burch and Michael Rembis present essays that integrate critical analysis of gender, race, historical context, and other factors to enrich and challenge the traditional modes of interpretation still dominating the field. Contributors delve into four critical areas of study within disability history: family, community, and daily life; cultural histories; the relationship between disabled people and the medical field; and issues of citizenship, belonging, and normalcy. As the first collection of its kind in over a decade, Disability Histories not only brings readers up to date on scholarship within the field but fosters the process of moving it beyond the U.S. and Western Europe by offering work on Africa, South America, and Asia. The result is a broad range of readings that open new vistas for investigation and study while encouraging scholars at all levels to redraw the boundaries that delineate who and what is considered of historical value. Informed and accessible, Disability Histories is essential for classrooms engaged in all facets of disability studies within and across disciplines.
Disability and Community by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780857247995Publication Date: 2011-11-16This volume of'Research in Social Science and Disability'brings together interdisciplinary scholarship to examine a wide array of issues related to disability and community, a topic of critical importance academically and politically. The evolving and politically contested notions of community sit at the centre of much of the recent research on disability and, as researchers both create and reflect various ideas of membership when defining'disability'and aggregating individuals, their methodological decisions have significant implications for how we come to understand disability and community. This volume also examines a wide range of social institutions and practices such as education, employment, and cultural venues and the extent to which and how they include people with disabilities in the workings of these institutions. It includes research framed by a variety of theoretical perspectives and research methodologies and offers innovative ways to envision inclusive communities and, therefore, enables us to consider how to move forward to create them.
Disability Visibility by Call Number: HV1552.3 .D57 2020ISBN: 9781984899422Publication Date: 2020-06-30A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, "an art ... an ingenious way to live." According to the last census, one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some are visible, some are hidden--but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together an urgent, galvanizing collection of personal essays by contemporary disabled writers. There is Harriet McBryde Johnson's "Unspeakable Conversations," which describes her famous debate with Princeton philosopher Peter Singer over her own personhood. There is columnist s. e. smith's celebratory review of a work of theater by disabled performers. There are original pieces by up-and-coming authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma. There are blog posts, manifestos, eulogies, and testimonies to Congress. Taken together, this anthology gives a glimpse of the vast richness and complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own assumptions and understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and past with hope and love."-- Provided by publisher
Disability by Call Number: HV1568.R47 2019ISBN: 9781440862298Publication Date: 2019-07-19"This volume offers a rare mix of interpretive chapters and primary sources that will be of value to anyone interested in learning about important disability-related issues from the perspective of disabled people themselves"-- Provided by publisher
- The Independence CenterFounded in 1987, The IC is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities create independence by leveraging their own unique abilities. We are the home of civil rights for people with disabilities. Working with individuals, their families, and the community, we create independence so that all may thrive.
- Peak Autism ServicesIf you have a child diagnosed with autism, finding the right services can be stressful and overwhelming. We want to help. Through our fun and natural approach to ABA therapy, we strive to help your child achieve their best possible life, by teaching them meaningful skills needed to stay on track with their peers, successfully communicate and interact with family and friends, and become more independent in all aspects of life. Your voice should be heard, and we will listen to you every step of the way. We pride ourselves in developing personalized goals and strategies that not only meet the needs of your child, but also respect your family’s lifestyle and values. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust.
- Colorado Disability Program NavigatorAre you a job seeker?
Disability Program Navigators (DPN) expand access to Workforce Center programs for individuals with disabilities and serve as liaisons between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the local workforce system.
- Dirt CoffeeLocated in Historic Downtown Littleton and on the Mosaic Community Campus DIRT is a local, social enterprise with the mission to bring you quality crafted Huckleberry coffee, food, and drink while training, employing & empowering neurodivergent individuals through workforce development programming.
We work with local businesses from family-run dairy farms to trailblazing local pastry chefs to provide gluten-free and vegan options to flaky-buttery croissants.
Make our coffee shop your cozy nook away from home. - PizzabilityLocated in Denver, Colorado lies a restaurant where customers pay for delicious slices of pizza but life lessons about awareness and inclusion come free of charge. Pizzability is a restaurant where everyone is welcome and individuals of all abilities can sit back and enjoy a meal.
A former Special Education teacher, Tiffany Fixter, opened Pizzability to break down stereotypes to show that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities CAN work. With 25 employees having an intellectual or developmental disability, 8 of those employees being Special Olympics athletes, Pizzability shows that everyone has a special skill set.