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Part I Define the following terms: Term Ageism Ageism is a type of discrimination that involves prejudice against people based upon their age. Similar to racism and sexism, ageism involves holding negative stereotypes about people of different ages. The term ageism was first used by gerontologist Robert N. Butler to describe the discrimination of older adults. Today, the term is often applied to any type of age-based discrimination, whether it involves prejudice against children, teenagers, adults or senior-citizens Definition

Baby boomer

A baby boom is any period marked by a greatly increased birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds and when the number of annual births exceeds 2 per 100 women (or approximately 1% of the total population size). People born during such a period are often called baby boomers; however, some experts distinguish between those born during such demographic baby booms and those who identify with the overlapping cultural generations. Conventional wisdom states that baby booms signify good times and periods of general economic growth and stability The ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal. Disability is defined by the ADA as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity." The determination of whether any particular condition is considered a disability is made on a case by case basis. Certain specific conditions are excluded as disabilities, such as current substance abuse and visual impairment which is correctable by prescription lenses. An international movement to change home construction practices so that virtually all new homes, whether or not designated for residents who currently have mobility impairments, offer three specific accessibility features. Supporters ultimately want to require that all new homes be at least partly accessible to people with mobility impairments. Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from some system or entity. Accessibility is often used to focus on people with disabilities or special needs and their right of access

Americans with Disabilities Act

Visitability

Accessibility

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to entities, often through use of assistive technology. Disability A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. A disadvantage or handicap, esp. one imposed or recognized by the law. The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure: "the inclusion of handicapped students". A person or thing that is included within a larger group or structure. The release of institutionalized individuals from institutional care (as in a psychiatric hospital) to care in the community. Education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom.

Inclusion

Deinstitutionalization Special education

Part II Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. 3 out of 5 Baby Boomers haven't saved enough for their retirement. 2. Many, if not most, have no living will. They have no "exit" plan whatsoever and will leave everything to luck.

Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each: What is being done to address the issues you identified? One of the biggest things is that the president and others are making more people aware of retirement. They are explaining the importance of having a retirement plan. The reason why is it is a good chance that there will not be any assistance for the aging population in the future. Social security is one of the things that the government is trying to get rid of. Without having a proper retirement plan, you will not be able to take care of yourself or your family. Another thing is a will. Without a will how will you be able to leave your family your inheritance. These things can be money, property, or any kind of equity. Without a will no one will get those things. Having a will is just as important as having a retirement plan. If you do not have either one, it can affect you and most importantly your family future.

Is the number of gaining population expected to rise in numbers or decrease? It is expected to rise in numbers. Most countries are trying to reduce their growth rate. Zero population growth means that as many people are being born as there are dying. To achieve zero population growth, each couple would need to have no more than two children (to replace the parents). Even if this number is achieved, the population will continue to grow because the parents will still live on for decades, as their children have children, and their children have children. In 1804 the human population of Earth reached 1 billion, it topped 2 billion by 1927, 3 billion by 1959, 4 billion in 1972 and 5 billion by the late 1980's. On October 12th 1999, the human population of Earth reached 6 billion. What this means is there will be more people and if there is more people than there will be more elderly people in the world.

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What types of legislation may or may not be affected by the aging population? The two types of legislation that may or may not affect the aging population in the US are; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 respectively. Population aging may affect financial markets if individuals tend to amass assets during their working years and spend them during retirement. When there is a large cohort such as the baby boom, there may be more demand than usual for corporate stock and other assets while the cohort saves for retirement. This demand may abate after the cohort retires.

How does poverty affect the ageing population? Aging Americans, like other age groups, are feeling the effects of the declining real estate and stock markets, as well as soaring fuel and food prices. Seniors economic security will only increase in importance as the U.S. population ages. The nations health and social services resources will face unprecedented demand as 75 million people in the baby boomer generation reach retirement agesome with eroded savings and retirement accounts. Aging people of color are more likely than white Americans whom are poorto experience poverty. Social Security plays a significant role in raising the incomes of many people of color above the poverty line. Elderly people of color are less likely than whites to receive private retirement benefits and are far less likely to have asset income, including interest on bank accounts and investments, dividends, rental income on property, and estates and trusts.

Part III Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each: How have people with disabilities been treated in the past? People with disabilities live in a world designed primarily for the able-bodied. People with disabilities want to live life no differently than anyone else. They want to be able to go shopping, go to the movies, go out to eat, work, and enjoy life, fully realizing that must be done within the boundaries of their limitations. People have been impatient, rude, and inconsiderate when it comes to a person with a disability. Inconsiderate people could be found parking in a handicapped space and using handicapped bathroom stalls. Inconsiderate people do not hold doors open, a simple action that can make things much easier for a disabled person. Rude and insensitive people are often found staring at people with disabilities. They seem to not like what they see, or imagine themselves in the role of the disabled person. It creates an uncomfortable situation unless you ignore the person who is staring.

How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time? A disabled person was hidden away from society by family members, and also would have to end up joining the circus in the 1930's. They were called "freaks" back then. A doctor would recommend to parents to place their child into an institution if the child was disabled and told

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to place the child there and forget about him/her. In these institutions, there were many that were treated poorly and abused. Some were tied to their beds. Even babies were left all day in cribs and some people who were biters, would even have all their teeth pulled. Sometimes there were not enough people to take care of them and so they fed the disabled as fast as they could and many of them choked to death. Many of them were unclothed and died at young ages due to severe neglect and abuse. Many of these places were finally closed down in the 1980's, and more of then were shut down in the 1990's. There were a lot of mental institutions that were run by the state because private hospitals were too costly. Most of these places are shut down now, and we use group homes and residential treatment programs for today's society. Families also take care of their disabled children, adult children or grandparents more often these days than ever before.

What are some unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities? When a person has a disability that is glaringly obvious such as one that is in a wheelchair, they suddenly lose their status as a human being. They are an object of curiosity and/or great discomfort for others. And it doesn't matter how old they are, they are suddenly treated like a child, and a developmentally delayed child at that! They find many places are completely inaccessible to a disabled person, including most apartment buildings, which makes it hard to find a place to live. And if they are healthy enough to work, most workplaces are inaccessible as well. Almost no one, no business, no organization, is willing to do anything to accommodate them, especially if it involves any expense, such as installing wheelchair ramps. And when they do reluctantly accommodate them, they make sure that you know what a "nuisance" you have been.

What is being done to address those issues?

There are many things that are being done to address these issues. One of the most recent things is what president Obama is doing. Obama administration officials are planning to fan out across the country starting this spring for a series of regional White House conferences to address disability issues. The regional meetings are expected to be held in Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles; Denver; Atlanta; Boston; Minneapolis; Orlando, Fla.; and Kansas City, Mo. starting in mid-March, with some scheduled into the summer. This is one manager step to help those who are being discriminated against. Getting the president involved will more than likely get others involved. He is the most powerful person in the world. In my opinion, I think that once they come out with a law than more people will have more respect for disabled people. Then again they probably will not.

What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities? On January 23, 1990, the 101st Congress passed the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (ADA), which was then signed by President George Bush. It established comprehensive protection for people with a variety of disabilities in many aspects of public life. The impetus for the ADA grew out of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. Federal legislation to protect civil rights initially focused on the prevention of racial discrimination. Having seen the federal government involve itself in protecting racial minorities, advocates for the disabled began to agitate for protection for their constituency as well. Their first success came when, in 1988, the Fair Housing Act was amended to add people with disabilities and families with children for the classes of persons covered. Then in 1973, the Rehabilitation Act prohibited discrimination against someone with a disability by anyone receiving federal assistance, but it did not cover discrimination by employers, public

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accommodations in the private sector, publicly funded programs or those providing federal financial assistance. Coverage for all disabilities did not take place until the passage of the ADA.