Disabilities Essay

today is lacking for those who have a disability or a mental illness. Many of people suffer from these problems and many of others do not know about the importance of them. There are many false assumptions about those who have a mental illness or a disability and the main one is that they are harmful. Mental illnesses and disabilities is becoming more and more of a problem and no one knows about them. The importance and awareness of mental illnesses and disabilities in society are being…

daughters diagnosed with autism. Her name is “Dana Reeds,” and her daughters (beginning with the oldest to the youngest) are named “Priscilla,” age twelve, “Tina,” age eleven, and “Leslie,” age eight. Dana has four other children who don’t have a disability, and all of them go to school. This mother was the first option in my head to be the perfect example for the interview. I am related to her, and knowing she is an easy-going person, I knew she wouldn’t mind if I asked a few questions on the…

Imagine having to change your whole life for a disability the way you walk, run, and you go through life by being separated from what society calls normal. After years of technological advancements, many amputee athletes still continue to face discrimination, and in many cases they have no chance at the opportunity to perform in the Olympics. Many believe that a disability defines one and that these technological advancements make it ethically unfair to perform within the Olympics. However,…

Introduction Educators, teachers and an Educational setting, have one common aim, to deliver an inclusive education. The Australian Government ensured this when it passed the Disability Discrimination Act, 1992, the Disability Standards for Education, 2005 and when ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) in 2008 (Foreman & Arthur-Kelly, 2014). An inclusive education cannot be done as a result of an individual only, it can only be achieved with…

Since ancient times, people used to treat disabled individuals in a special way. Human beings with physical disabilities are considered unable to work and perform some tasks while people with mental disabilities are not perceived seriously at all. Such situation occurs everywhere, and it depends not on the citizens of society in particular but the whole society in general. The problem of ableist society is important because, in such society, handicapped persons cannot enjoy life with all its…

In just the past few years, professionals estimated that 1 in 88 children were diagnosted as autistic. Some even suppose that the number is as high as 1 in 50! Famous people are no different than the rest of us, and that includes children with disabilities. Here are ten famous people you didn't know had autistic children. Number Eight: Tommy Hilfiger This famous man has a lot of experience caring for people with autism. This is because both of Tommy Hilfiger’s kids are on the spectrum. In…

This part of the course made me realise just how much information has to be taken into account and the vast amount of knowledge and legal logistics that have to be involved in any and every decision made in setting environment. Also how careful I need to be to ensure that I am up to date and following all and every policy and procedure set in place to ensure I am doing my part to comply with all the necessary laws and codes of practice. The Human Rights act 1998 - and how it relates directly…

Physical Disabilities: Childhood Asthma I would love to know more about what the children are experiencing when they realize that they have asthma. Personally, I would like to know what causes the breathing tube to tighten, swell between the airways, and why mucus forms within the individual. I am curious to know if the parents feel overwhelmed when having a child with asthma due to the constant communication with doctors. It makes me feel gratified when the author stated that the individual is…

Healthcare providers have a wonderful profession where they are able to help and assist others in need. However, all healthcare providers have a duty to respect their patient’s wants and wishes. Patients have a freedom and the ability to make choices for themselves. As Dax Cowart stated, “the right to control your own body is a right you’re born with, not something that you have to ask anyone else for” (16). However, healthcare providers duty of beneficence and their patient’s right to autonomy…

Introduction Genetic screening is a form of medical test that determines alterations in chromosomes, proteins or genes. The findings of genetic testing can reject or confirm suspected genetic condition or aid in identifying individual’s chance of passing or developing a genetic disorder. Currently, over one thousand genetic tests are in use, and more are emerging. Various methods can perform the genetic screening. For example, (1) Biochemical genetic tests which study the activity level or…