Aging and Disability Worksheet

Aging and Disability Worksheet

 

Part I

 

Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.

 

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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?

 

 

 

 

•         What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population?

 

 

 

 

•         What is being done to address the issues you identified?

 

 

 

 

•         Is the number of aging population expected to rise in numbers or decrease?

 

 

 

 

•         What types of legislation may or may not be affected by the aging population?

 

 

 

 

•         How does poverty affect the aging population?

 

 

 

 

 

Part II

 

Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

 

•         What does the ADA provide for people with disabilities?

 

 

 

 

•         How have people with disabilities been treated in the past?

 

 

 

 

•         How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time?

 

 

 

 

•         What are some unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities?

 

 

 

 

•         What is being done to address those issues?

 

 

 

 

•         What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities?