Diversity Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 26 th Anniversary Presented by Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D. Training Manager

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

\ dis- Ə -bi’-l Ə -tē \ A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity

Employment

Access

Full and Equal Enjoyment

Telecommunications

Anti-Retaliation

Types of disabilities CognitivePhysical SensoryMedical Homeless

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Autism Activity

Brains NormalLearningDevelopmental

Disability Awareness Quick Quiz (Social Security Administration, 2007) Over 90% are not work related (National Safety Council, 2004) Among workers with disabilities, 52% are women (Cornell University, 2005) (Parade Magazine, 2006) (US Census Bureau, 1997) (National Investment Watch Survey, 2004)

Disability Awareness Quick Quiz Disability causes nearly 50%, while premature death causes 2% (Health Affairs, 2005) 56% are under 55 years of age (Social Security Administration, 2007) 401K contributions must come from earned income (Internal Revenue Service) Nearly 60% of workers have not discussed how they would handle or manage an income-limiting disability (Council for Disability Awareness, 2007)