Experiential Assignment

Disability & Inclusion Flipped Lectures

The following units will focus on: • Relevant Legislation • Workplace Issues &

Resolution Strategies • Consumer Intelligence

Consumers with Disabilities

Includes all persons with disabilities such as hearing, speech, visual, mobility, and mental/cognitive impairments.

Recognized as a large untapped customer market

Estimated 54+ million persons with disabilities

Est. @175 billion in discretionary income.

Arm Yourself with Knowledge!

 What do you need to know:  Your legal responsibilities

 Disabling Conditions

 Barriers caused by disabilities

 Stereotypes about Disabilities

 Realize the Advantages vs. Challenges to Inclusion.

Impact of Lawsuits in

US *****

Judgement for the

Plaintiff

2017 Resolved Benefits: $135.2 Mil

2016 Resolved Benefits: $131 Mil

Disabilities Including: Alcoholism…Diabetes…Epilepsy…Speech…

Vision

See Your Legislative Video in Bb

As a private business are you required to follow Accessibility regulations as government and public agencies?

1. Yes

2. No

Y es N

o

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Must all entrances to your facility be accessible?

1. Yes

2. No

Y es

N o

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Must you allow Service Animals(guide dogs, etc) to accompany participants if you have a written policy that NO animals are permitted in your facility?

1. Yes

2. No

Y es N

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Highlights from Past Paralympic Games

If a person with a disability is injured while using equipment at your facility, are you liable for damages?

1. Yes

2. No

Y es

N o

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During an interview you suspect your candidate has a disability that you feel will not allow them to carry out the duties of the job.

Can you utilize a test or other means to screen them out of the process?

1. Yes

2. No

Y es

N o

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The Possibilities are Endless………..

 ADA Information

 National Institute on Recreation Inclusion  http://www.nrpa.org/media/niri/niri_2010/

 US. Association of Blind Athletes  http://www.usaba.org/

 Special Olympics  http://specialolympics.org/

 Paralympics  http://usparalympics.org/

 Accessible Travel  http://www.disabilitytravel.com/accessible-group-tours.htm

This is Good Technology!

Youtube Search: Apple – Accessibility - Sady

Richard Devylder Special Advisor to the Secretary at California Emergency management

Senior Advisor to Director at Governor’s Off of Emergency Services

Deputy Director at CA Dept. of Rehabilitation

A Day in the Life of Richard

Disability Categories

 Physical disabilities ( visual impairments, hearing impairments, mobility impairments, health disorders)

 Intellectual/Cognitive disabilities (mental retardation, down’s, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, dementia)

 Psychiatric disabilities (mental illness, autism, chemical and substance abuse)

 Various other diseases that cause debilitating circumstances for people

Promote Inclusion through...

Step 1.Physical Access  Keep abreast of current legislation

Assess for Architectural Accessibility and Program Usability  Job Accommodation Network - 800-526-7234

ADAA has access standards

ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY)

Step 2. Attitudinal Access

 Awareness of ATTITUDES and their impact  3 Key Stakeholders  Administration/Staff  Person with Disabilities  Other Consumers

Recognize and Address other “BARRIERS”

 Environmental/Ecological  Economic  Intrinsic Barriers (Health-related, supports, social

ineffectiveness)

Step 3. Effective Communication

 Use symbols of accessibility

 Include photographs in materials

 Full disclosure about access

 Use Accessible Web Design

 Inclusion Statement

Step 4. Using Human Resources Strategically

Based on Need and Availability

Step 5. Access to Services

Activity Modification Areas Procedural/Operational: (change rules, roles of participants, social interaction patterns)

Environmental Adaptations: (spacing, lighting, etc.)

Human Intervention: (leader, volunteer or peer assisted participation)

Equipment Adaptations: (aids to existing equipment or creation/purchase new specialized equipment, assistive technology)

Assets & Challenges

Community/Commercial Recreation

 Identify as many examples of possible accommodations/modification you might make for consumers. (All areas)

Spa/Dining/Meeting

 Identify as many examples of possible accommodations/modification you might make for consumers. (All areas)

Think about all the types of services that would be offered

Indoor and/or outdoor space. There is a broad range of

Disabilities… keep this in mind.

Demographics of area: ages, types of disabilities

Where do residents live?

Where are group homes?

What resources exist? Schools, Non-Profit Agencies, Recreation Departments,

Therapeutic Organizations

Volunteer Organizations

Do you have a good registration format(multiple)

Contact info, type of disability (only if disclosed)

Special concerns/modifications

Medical considerations – safety issues

Will there be fees???

Should all programs be free for those with disabilities?

Things To Consider as Management

Step 6. Committing to Change & Action

Review Self Evaluation (In Bb)  How Inclusive is your organization?

1. Establish Priorities for Action

2. Leadership Skill Development

3. Establish Community/Organization Advisory Boards, Action Committees

4. Develop Networks (what’s the power structure)

5. Continual staff training and development

6. Develop “ADA Experts” .

7. Reviews policies, procedures, forms records to identify potential problems, revisit hiring practices

Guidelines for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

 Understand the basic Disabling Conditions

 Use of “appropriate language  Use person first language

 Avoid the trendy slang or generic labels

 Avoid using “normal” unless you have a good definition

 If the disability is not relevant, then don’t talk about it.

 Eliminate emotionally charged, negative words

 Beware of “Superhuman syndrome”

 Emphasize abilities, not limitations.

 Never use the word HANDICAPPED (golf, horse racing)

 Words are POWERFUL

GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 Barriers are the most LIMITING part of life, Reduce or Eliminate Barriers:  Attitudinal

 Environmental/Ecological

 Architectural

 Economic

 Intrinsic Barriers (Health-related, supports, social ineffectiveness)

 Consider the interests of the person with a disability when planning….

 Confidentiality is important

Study Guide Exam

Review all of powerpoint

 Disability All Related Legislation

 Architectural Barriers Act

 ADA Notification Act

 American with Disabilities Amendment Act

 Undue Hardship, Reasonable accommodations, etc

 Understand the “6 Step” Process to Inclusion Practices  Know the steps AND most importantly the elements of each step

Individually and Collectively

 Activity Modification  Be prepared to make modifications around the 4 key areas

 Remember the Adapted Equipment experience

Readings

 Disabling Conditions (Facts & Tips about the various Disabling Conditions)

 Handouts on Bb

 Accessible Lodging (THM students only)

 Accessible Stadiums (SRM students only)