307 Professional Toolbox

I am adding the Living with a Black Dog and the storks clips from others' posts last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRRx7Mtep8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yco8av5NL1I Tips for improving language related to Disabilities and Handicaps Speak of the person first, than the disability Emphasize abilities, not limitations Do not label people as part of a disability group—don’t say “the disabled.” Say “people with disabilities.” Don’t give excessive praise or attention to a person with a disability are don’t patronized. Choice and independence are important; let the person do or speak for himself of herself as much as possibilities. If addressing an adult say “Bill” instead of “Billy” A disability is a functional limitation that interferes with a person’s ability to walk, hear, learn, etc. A handicap describes a situation or barrier imposed by society, the environment, or oneself Focus on what the person can do and not on what they can’t do. Each participant can ad...

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/121/5/1057 Article about children with disabilities participating in activities https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/expand-program-for-people-with-disabilities City of Boulder EXPAND Program Persons with Disabilities are to be Ensured the Following Rights Right to the Most Integrated Setting The recreation consumer with a disability has the right to participate in the most integrated setting. This is defined in the U.S. Department of Justice guidelines as the setting in which interaction between people with and without disabilities is provided to the maximum extent feasible. Right to Participate A person with a disability has the right to register for and participate in recreation or leisure activities. In effect, every single Parks and Recreation Program offered for people with disabilities is available to people without disabilities. So long as he or she meets “essential eligibility” requirements required of all regist...