Cultural diversity 8

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 Age Discriminitation in Employment Act (ADEA)? How does the ADEA 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?