Assignment:
Associate Program Material
Aging and Disability Worksheet
Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.
Response 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?
• 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?