Issues Around The World

Disability

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TL;DR

Here in the United States, we are amidst an accessibility crisis. Over 61 million adults in America have a disability, yet countless buildings, public transportation modes, workplaces, websites, and technologies remain entirely inaccessible and lack the infrastructure to support these individuals (”Disability and Health”).
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Introduction

How do we define
Disability
as a
Societal
issue?
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Disability is defined as “any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them” (”Disability and Health”). People living with a disability have endured significant discrimination over the years, including a lack of accessibility, workplace discrimination, and other forms of discrimination like prejudice in housing, education, and the media. These acts of discrimination include teachers not structuring their lessons to support students with cognitive disabilities, a lack of accurate representation in movies and television, and a lack of digital accessibility, with many forms of technology remaining completely inaccessible. Individuals can become a part of the marginalized disability group at any point in their life, regardless of their background, making it a unique and relevant topic to discuss. In addition, the length of time having a disability ranges amongst individuals (e.g. temporary vs. situational disabilities, or disabilities that are transitory/context-based).

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History & Context

What is the history of
Disability
issue and the context around it?  - A timeline.
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Subtopics

Other issues surrounding
Disability
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“Meeting the hygiene needs of all adolescent girls is a fundamental issue of human rights, dignity, and public health.”
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Nearly 1/5 of women in the U.S. have experienced completed or attempted rape.
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Recent News

Recent events, activities, and government actions on
Disability
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Key
Government Actions
(Federal)
Government Actions
(State)
News Events
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Reflection Activities

Check your awareness and understanding level on the issue of
Disability
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Citations

Sources used for
Disability
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