My topic of interest deals with exploring other possible ways to measure intelligence that are not currently supported by the common IQ test. The IQ test still holds validity in our society‚ but I wish to further explore some of its shortcomings. This topic became interesting to me after reading through unit one of this course. I began to think about all other ways that I confront challenges in day-to-day situations that have yet to be measured on a standardized test. Further light was shed on this
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Why Do Disabilities Define Individuals? Normal day‚ normal people‚ except for the kid with down syndrome walking down the street‚ going the opposite way as you. He is very close to you‚ about to pass you. Then‚ he trips… and falls. What would you do? Would you help him up? I don’t know about you‚ but my first reaction would be to aid him in any way. That’s just being a normal person‚ showing an act of kindness. It shouldn’t matter if the person appears different‚ a typical human being would. If
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Outcome 1 There are many policies and legislation in place that support the human rights and prevent exclusion of individuals with learning disabilities. The Equalities Act of 2010 combines 116 different legislations to provide a legal framework the purpose of which is to protect the rights of individuals. It simplifies past legislation providing the UK with a law that protects individuals from discrimination and make society equal. Merged legislations are: The Equal Pay Act 1970 The Sex discrimination
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name: Unit 34 Description of Task: Questions to demonstrate your knowledge of physical disability and the impact on practice. Scope of Task The following areas are to be covered / discussed / referred to in your answers: An understanding of physical disability. The impact on the individual’s life. Person centred approach. Congenital disability. Acquired disability. Neurological disability. Progression of disability. Life choices. Task Questions Please ensure
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Social Worker/Agency Interview Kathy Whitten SCWK 530 October 3‚ 2012 Dr. Anna Martin-Jearld Social Worker/Agency Interview The Journey I chose to interview Mark Duney from Harbor Counseling Services for my assignment. Because I had never taken public transportation before it took some research to figure out where the Gatra runs and how do I get there because‚ of course‚ it doesn’t run right out in front of my house. I walked downtown‚ about a half a mile‚ to where the Gatra stop was near
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DISABILITY: ENQUIRY TWO ASSESSMENT People who experience a disability are some of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups within our society. This essay will explain what disability is and what it means to have a disability. Disability can often be seen as a form of social deviance‚ and so‚ because of this‚ the disability community can be othered and excluded within mainstream society. This essay will give examples of how othering occurs and how othering could be avoided‚ when working as
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LD201 Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights‚ inclusion‚ equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities? The human rights act allows individuals with learning disabilities the right to equal chances when it comes to jobs this will promote inclusion and will also make the individual feel like they’re included and valued as a member of the community‚ the
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ESTUDANT NUMBER: SH34979/DLC ESTUDANT NAME: Hannelore Bartelmann 54 ALBERT BARNES HOUSE NEW KENT ROAD LONDON SE16PJ COURSE: NCFE SUPPORT WORK IN SCHOOLS AWARD TUTOR DR CHRIS GARDNER UNIT 1; TASK 1.1 A – PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AGES 0 – 19 Includes movement skills‚ gross motor skills‚ fine motor skills‚ eye hand co-ordination. Children’s development can be supported by: * Providing space and some equipment for the development of movement skills and gross motor skills and adequate
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Opportunity Youth: Supported Work Experience- Opportunity Youth is a 14 week work/educational readiness program that services individuals between the ages of 16-24 years old who are not enrolled in school or working. The program aims to provide social services to it’s participants by assisting them in finding employment‚ providing a 10 hour per week paid internship and providing 5 hours per week workshops that focus on education and training support‚ education/career counseling‚ employment assistance
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Many students with disabilities in the United States are receiving a sub-standard education because states are not complying with federal rules on special education as a result of discriminatory practices (BBC News Online). In many cases‚ children with disabilities are being taught in separate classroom‚ when they should not be segregated. In addition‚ schools are not always following regulations meant to protect students with disabilities from discrimination. Historically ethnic and linguistically
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