Differentiate between medical model and social construct definitions for disability
Populations Affected by Disabilities and Homeless Populations
1-Differentiate between medical model and social construct definitions for disability
2-Compare and contrast short- and long-term, health-related, disabling conditions
3-Discuss key federal legislation applicable to people with disabilities
4-Identify selected health care and social issues that influence the ability of people with disabilities to live and thrive in the community
References:
READ – TEXTBOOK (PP. 403-428)
activities of daily living (ADLs), p. 410
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), p. 414
children with disabilities (CWD), p. 418
disability, p. 405
functional activities, p. 410
handicap, p. 405
impairment, p. 405
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), p. 413
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), p. 410
intellectual disability (ID), p. 409
people with disabilities (PWD), p. 405
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), p. 415
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), p. 415
Homeless Populations
1-define homelessness
2-Identify demographic characteristics of the homeless population and subpopulations
3-Which are the three factors that contribute to homelessness?
4-Which are the major health problems among various homeless aggregates?
References:
READ – TEXTBOOK (PP. 429-442)
Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), p. 432
Chronically homeless, p. 439
Education for Homeless Children and Youth (ECHY), p. 433
Military Sexual Trauma (MST), p. 438
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