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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA 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?