poverty had come down in the country due to the pro-poor policies of the present government. It has stood by the Planning Commission`s finding that poverty had declined significantly during its rule‚ arguing that it only pointed to the inclusive growth model of the present government. Ruling party’s attempt to capitalize on the Planning Commission’s latest estimation of poverty is in the centre of present political storm‚ as it concerns millions of those who live below the poverty line and who constitute
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People hear the word “disability” and often think of the most obvious types of disabilities: mobility‚ visual or hearing impairments. However‚ disability may be physical‚ mental‚ be readily observed or unseen; disabilities may result from a variety of causes.The definition of disability is quite problematic and complex. In the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990‚ disability is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such
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In nineteen ninety Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act was established in order to eliminate discrimination of people with disabilities and to break down barriers in society that limits the freedom a disabled person. According to Section 2 Subsection A part one‚ "some 43‚000‚000 Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities‚ and this number is increasing as the population as a whole is growing older." As the number suggests there are a lot of people that would
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Developmental disabilities include epilepsy‚ fetal alcohol syndrome‚ cerebral palsy‚ and any other disorder occurring during the developmental period‚ in addition to intellectual impairment. These developmental disability syndromes are commonly associated with intellectual impairment. Also known as intellectual disability‚ intellectual impairment is characterized by severe cognitive deficits‚ generally relating to thought processes (FAQs on Intellectual Disability‚ 2013). Approximately 50% of
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Severe and Multiple Disabilities Case Study Sarina never had the opportunity to go preschool an didn’t begin her formal education in the public schools until the age of 6. She is now 15 years old and goes to Eastmont Junior High. Sarina does not verbally speak‚ walk‚ hear‚ or see. Professionals have used several labels to describe her‚ including severely disabled‚ severely multiple handicapped‚ deaf-blind and profoundly mentally retarded. Sarina has a support team of administrators‚ teachers
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Article Summary Chandler‚ B. J.‚ Brown‚ S. (1998). Sex and relationship dysfunction in neurological disability. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry‚ 65‚ 877-880. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.6 5.6.877 Researchers Chandler and Brown (1988) conducted a study to see the relationship between neurologically disabled individuals and their experienced sexual relationship problems. Primarily focused on dyadic relationships‚ this research further sheds light on service providing for affected individuals
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Learning Disability Report Hellena Berrios Grand Canyon University SPE525 Educating Learners with Diverse Needs Takita Williams August 6‚ 2006 Abstract When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability parents often have a fear that they did something wrong. To eliminate these fears parents find solace in gathering information on learning disabilities and resources. Learning Disability Report According to The Healthy Children
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Associate Program Material Aging and Disability Worksheet Part I Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Health 2. Income 3. Ageism Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the prejudice and discrimination against the elderly. (pg. 395 racial and ethnic groups) Society view the elderly as disease and
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Running head: LEARNING DISABILITIES AND DYSGRAPHIA Children with Dysgrapia and Other Learning Disabilities Your Name School Name or Institution Abstract There are many types of learning disabilities that are prevalent among children in the world today. This paper will not necessarily explore in detail the prevalence of the disorders‚ but explore the different types‚ causes‚ and treatment for the variety of learning disabilities among children today. This paper will focus particularly on one
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Learning Disabilities I believe that of the millions of young children who are diagnosed with a learning disability‚ only a few receive the full scope of assistance that they need in order to grow and succeed. Despite the advances our society has made when it comes to special education and offering resources to special needs children‚ I still believe that society is falling short of operating at its greatest potential to aid those with learning disabilities. I also feel that our culture devalues
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