Persons with Disabilities

Symbol of Woman with Disability

Symbol of Man with Disability

What do you know? 1. The definition of a person w/disability is “anyone with a physical impairment that limits the range of tasks they can accomplish.” 2. Employees w/disabilities have better records of punctuality, attendance, turnover - but are less productive than others 3. Society has always tried to rehabilitate, integrate persons w/ disabilities. 4. The large majority of persons w/disabilities, even those with severe disabilities, can become independent and productive. 5. Only about 30% of persons w/disabilities are currently employed. 6. The ADA requires employers to make special accommodation for the disabled, which is proving very costly for employers. 7. Job applicants w/disabilities must provide a medical history to potential employers. 8. If you see that a person w/disability needs help, give it at once.

Who? Steven Hawking One of the 2 greatest breakthrough physicists of the 20 th century

Who? Christopher Reeve Vice Chairman Natl. Org of Disability “Don’t put a limit on what can be accomplished”

Ed Roberts Polio—paralysis from neck down at age 14 Graduated Burlingame High First quad to enter Berkeley Head of State Dept Rehabilitation 7 years MacArthur “genius award” $225,000 in 1984 Founded World Institute on Disability, policy & research center Founded Independent Living Movement “Ghandi of disability rights” Married, one son, died age 56 (1995)

4 Cases 1. Severely Disabled Judy 2. Paul, Who Becomes Disabled 3. Star, the Dog 4. Alisa at TouchUp (wheelchair user)

Star, Service Dog 1. Questions manager should ask Tell me about Star’s training. What can we expect from her concerning nature calls, chewing, barking, similar issues? Where do you expect Star to stay during the day? By your desk? Designated area away from other employees? How will you arrange for Star to relieve herself during the day? If she must stay with you all day, how do you recommend that we introduce her to the office environment and the employees? What should we tell coworkers about how to treat Star? 2. Co. required to accommodate service dogs - ADA 3. If coworkers complain find solution satisfactory to all parties such as separate office for employee or separate area for dog