University of Phoenix Material Appendix I Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Ageism Prejudice or discrimination against a particular age group and particularly the elderly. Baby boomer a person who was born during the demographic Post-World War II baby boom between the years 1946 and 1964 Americans with Disabilities Act An Act to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. Enacted by U.S. Congress in 1990‚ signed inot
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how he was grateful for everything he has in life and how he didn’t treat Simon any differently just because he was in a wheelchair. Simon was Nathan’s best friend and was unfortunately born with a terrible condition called Muscular Dystrophy (MD). MD is a condition where your muscles get weaker and weaker. Over time‚ Simon’s health deteriorated and he ended up in a wheelchair. This book tells of Nathan and Simon’s last year together. Paragragraph One: Nathan is
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entrances. The one of twelve entrances eliminated the need to cluster parking spaces and promoted cars to spread out‚ allowing for a closer spot to the door. The entrances made it every wheelchair accessible with ramps and automatic doors. This positively contributed to my trip due to the fact my father is in a wheelchair. The accessibility and the ability to easily find the mall further improved my shopping trip to Millcreek Mall. The Millcreek Mall offers a wide range of stores between Hollister
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Examples: Human powered-vehicles include the bicycle ‚ which provides general-purpose Transportation at lower costs compared to motorized vehicles‚ and many advantages over walking‚ and the whirlwind wheelchair‚ which provides mobility for disabled people who cannot afford the expensive wheelchairs used in developed countries. Animal powered vehicles/transport may also be another appropriate technology. Certain zero-emissions vehicles may be considered appropriate transportation technology‚ Can
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Carolina University College of Nursing in Greenville‚ North Carolina in May 2009 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Many say that I am a unique nurse due to the fact I am the first African American woman to complete a nursing program from a wheelchair. At the age of 17 years old I was shot in the neck and paralyzed from breast on down. I do have a success story on line. If you type my full name Latisha Anderson in Google search engine and I think on the second search page you will find a link
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“Should segways be treated like wheelchairs?” (Wagstaff 347). In my opinion I believe they should. There are many people with diseases and disabilities in this world who may not be able to walk long distances‚ and could use a Segway. In the article‚ Brandy L. Wagstaff states that people with “Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease‚ who might prefer to use a Segway as a means of mobility in public places like malls or amusement parks‚ instead of a traditional wheelchair or scooter” (Wagstaff 347)
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The 8 Month Tragedy I gazed down the pitch‚ the sun beating down on me. I stood in ready position desperately waiting for some action. One of my allies had the soccer ball at his feet and was dribbling down the field. I was currently a defender on the right side of the pitch. A player on the opposing team took the ball with a swift swipe of his foot. Now he dribbled down the right side of the field right at me. It wasn’t until he was about 20 yards away from me that I realized how massive
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muscle tone‚ muscle power‚ and muscle endurance‚ which needs to be very strong in order to skillfully play paraplegic rugby at an olympic level. All three of these muscle skills need to be combined together to successfully travel any distance on a wheelchair and to also play a competitive sport. During the game they also tend to get thrown off their chair or tipped over a lot. The players need the strength in
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The Smithsonian is known for establishing and implementing reasonable policies and measures for disadvantaged visitors and those with disabilities. The policies and direction related to the accessibility of individuals with disabilities are highly detailed and realistic. The reason for this can be found in the background of the Smithsonian’s establishment and its philosophy. The Smithsonian shows its policies and direction related to providing accessibility to individuals with disabilities through
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found them to be very important. Are the doorways and hallways wide enough to let a wheelchair pass through? Are there grab bars in the bathroom or has the wall been reinforced so that you can add them? For the first question Ms. Fikes answered “Yes‚ the hallways and doors are wide enough for someone with a wheelchair to pass through.” She knew this because one of her friends came to visit who was in a wheelchair and she was able to travel throughout the home without having to make any
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