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RPTA 252
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
03/15/2011

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Term

Architectural Barriers

Act (ABA)

Definition

1968 - passed legislation which stated that "any building constructed in whole or in part with federal funds must be accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped"

-used ANSI standards

-provided a law but no enforcement agency

-covered buildings only

Term
Civil Rights Act
Definition
1964- prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender and nationality, but not disability.
Term

American National Standards Institute 

(ANSI)

Definition

1960's- private institude which developed the ANSI standards

-These standards became the federal standards intended to make all building and facilities used by the public accessible to and functional for people with physical disabilities.

-not a law, no enforcement, just standards

Term
Americans with Disabilities Act
Definition

To eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities and welcome them into all walks of life so they may enjoy the same priveleges as other citizens.

1.employment

2.government/transportation

3.public accomodation

4.communication system

5.MISC

Term

Architectural and Transportations

Barriers Compliance Board

Definition

1. developing and maintaining a composed environment.

2. developing and maintaining a design criteria for transit vehicles and telecommunications equipment

3. Developing electronic and information technology

Term
When Making Adaptions
Definition

-emphasize the person first

-encourage participant autonomy

-involving participants in adaptation process

-evaluate adaptations

*continuous observations

*necessary adjustments

*retain aspects of the original tasks

Term
Aspects that can be adapted
Definition

-materials=size, speed, weight, stabalization.

-Environment= sensory factors, participation area.

-Participants= increase mobility, alternative communication

-Instructional strategies= reinforcements, practice, steps

-Activities= cognitive, physical social

-Accomodations= equipment, space, skill

-Support= more stuff

Term
Tips for Leaders in Facilitations inclusion
Definition

-be a role model

-act natural

-give the same instructions to everyone

-speak directly to participants

-focus on "can do"

-avoid competitive activities 

-answer questions

-relax and enjoy

Term
Purpose of Therapeutic Recreation
Definition

-restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functionality and independence.

-reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability

-provide recreational resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well-being

Term

Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation

 

Definition

-maintain or improve function, independence, and quality of life in the least restrictive environment.

-resume normal life activities

-establish, re- establish skills for successful social integration

-promote physical skill development

-facilitate continued involvement in rehab

-establish new life activities.

Term
Therapeutic Recreation
Definition

The provision of treatment services and the provision of rec services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions.

Purposeful interventions using prescribed activities and recreation or leisure activities.

Term
Special Recreation
Definition
Provision of recreation services for PWDs who require some special accommodation in order to participate.
Term
Inclusive Recreation
Definition
general provision of access to recreation opportunities by PWDs reflects equal and joint participation of persons with and without disabilities.
Term
Recreation Therapists
Definition
Health care providers using recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.
Term
Qualifications for Therapeutic Rec Specialists
Definition

-Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited instituion in the area of therapeutic rec

-Approved internship under the supervision of a certified therapeutic Rec Specialist

-Passing of a national certification examination

Term
Places Rec Therapy is found
Definition

1. Rehab hospitals

2.long term care/ nursing facilities

3.subacute care

4.substance abuse rehab facility

5.home health care services

6.residential facilities for persons with disabilities

7.psychiatric facilities

8.municipal parks and rec

9.correctional facilities

Term
Disability
Definition
A functional limitation that interferes with abilities to walk, hear, talk, and learn.
Term
Autism
Definition

a complex developmental disability that typically appears during first 3 years of life. 

-social interaction

-communication skills

-leisure play skills

-resistance to change

Term
Cerebral Palsy
Definition

Cerebral- having to do with the brain

palsy- weakness or problems using muscles

 

-injury to parts of the brain that controls our ability to use our muscles and bodies 

*loss of coordination of muscles

*fine motor skill

*paraplegic, quadriplegia

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with mental Retardation

Definition

-concrete, interesting, age appropriate material 

-focus on participants age

-do not provide activities that meet their IQ levels

-present information in small sequential steps

-consistent feed back

-do not treat an adult with mental retardation like a child

Term
Mental Retardation
Definition

-substaintial limitations in present functioning

-manifests before age 18

-significantly subaverage intellectual functioning

-2 or more adaptive skill areas: comm., self direction, health, serl-care, home living, safety, social skills, functional academics, comm.use, leisure or work.

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with Autism

Definition

-tour of the facility, watch participants first, level of comfort before program begins.

-pictures of activities

-find motivations 

-give choices, rotate between choices quickly

-learn safety skills

-know program well

Term

Suggestions when working with 

people with Cerebral Palsy

Definition

-be prepared to make physical adaptations 

-tdd/tty

-communication boards or computers

-restate what you thought you heard

-use foam handles hand gripping is an issue

-use peer advocates

-familiarize yourself with transfer techniques

-ask if participant needs help

Term

Developmental

Disabilities

 

Definition

ADHD, Autism, Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, down syndrome, learning disabilities

 

A severe, chronic disability of a person age 5 or older.

-is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairment

-is manifested before age of 22

-is likely to continue indefinitely

-results in substantial limitations in 3 or more following major life areas

(Self- care, language, direction, independence, self sufficient)

Term

Improving Accessibility for Mobility Impairments

 

Definition

Path of Travel- 36"

-parking

-pathways connecting building

Doors- 32"

-lever loop handles

-doormats 1/2 thickness 

Stairs, Ramps, Elevators- No stairs w/ treads 

-ramps 1:12 or less

Restrooms- handle inside doors, lower sinks, grab bars

Term
7 principles of Universal Design
Definition

1. equitable use

2. flexibility in use

3. low physical effort

4.size and space for approach and use

5. tolerance for error

6.perceptible information

7.simple and intuitive

Term
Universal Design
Definition

-making products and environments to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, w/o the need for adaptation or specialized design.

-simply life for everyone by making products, communications and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost.

Term

Older Adults stages of

Consumer Development

Definition

60+ - experience years

-non materialistic

-soul searching

-inner personal growth

Term

Why is recreation important

to people with disabilities

Definition

-improves quality of life

-provides appropriate role models

-increases social interaction

-increases positive attitudes

-increases independence 

Term

Qualified

Individuals

 

Definition

-mental or physical impairment that substantiability limits 1 or more major life area (caring for oneself, seeing, heaving, walking, daily life skills, learning, work)

-record of such an impairment (disfiguration)

-has a known association or relationship with an individual w/ a disability

Term
Ten Commandments of communicating with people with disabilities
Definition

1. speak directly

2. offer to shake hands when introduced

3.always identify yourself

4.wait until offer of assistance is accepted

5.treat adults as adults

6.dont lean on a wheelchair

7.listen attentively when talking with people with a speech impairment

8.place yourself at eye level with a person in a wheel chair

9.tap a person who has a hearing disability

10.relax

Term

Handicap

 

Definition

a barrier imposed by society, environment or oneself

 

physical or attitude constraint

Term

Title 3 - Public 

Accomodations

Definition

-stadiums, theaters, hotels, resorts and day care center

-provide goods and services in integrated setting

-eliminate eligibility standards or rules that deny individuals with disabilities

-a modification is not required if it would fundamentally alter the goods, services or operations

-removal of barriers

Term

Title 2 - Public

Services

Definition

-State and local Government 

*Cannot refute a person

*ensure com

*integration

*architectural barrier - free

*private parties may bring lawsuits to enforce their rights under title 2 of ADA

Term
Suggestions when working with people with ADHD
Definition

-get attention before talking to them

-keep instructions simple

-short time periods

-limits, rules and consequences should be stated often

-do not overstimulate or frustrate a child

Term

Attention Deficit/

Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD)

Definition

an impairment that interferes with the ability of the child to attend to an activity long enough.

-fidgeting 

-easily distracted

-overreact or under-react 

Term
Learning Disabilities
Definition

a disorder that affects a persons ability to interpret incoming information and link info to the brain

-average or above average intelligence

Term

Down Syndrome

 

Definition

type of mental retardation

-if working with a person with down syndrome a physicians permission must be obtained for him or her to participate in activities that may flex neck

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with Learning Disabilities

Definition

-capitalize on participants strengths

-provide structure and clear, concrete, expectations

-allow flexibility 

-if participant has difficulty with coordination, make safety precautions.

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with mental illnesses

Definition

-difficulty with concentration give simple, direct instructions

-give extra time to people with tremors, speech, excessive thirst

-concentration or anxiety

-celebrate diversity

-have a quiet  place

-focus on strengths

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with physical disabilities

 

Definition

-people with physical disabilities will feel most welcome at your facility or program if the staff of your agency is familiar with some basic rules of conduct

-never touch someones cane/crutch/Wheel chair

-give as much independence to the person

Term

Speech impairments

 

Definition

communication boards 

voice synthesizers

computer technology

picture boards

20 questions

repeat what they say

gestures

DONT ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT

Term
Wheel Chair Ettiquette
Definition

-treat as valuable 

-lock into place when stationary

-do not assume someone wants to be pushed 

-ask how to be best assisted

-feet on foot wheelchairs, hands away from wheels

-face toward curbs

-never carry someone downstairs

-dont take a wheelchair away

Term

How to be a sighted guide for someone

who has a visual impairment

Definition

-have them accept your offer first

-be descriptive

-have them grab onto you

-announce your pressence

Term
Hearing Impairments
Definition

sign language

gestures

reading

writing

speaking

lip reading

Term

Suggestions when working with

People with hearing impairments

Definition

-face the person directly and maintain eye contact

-dont cover your mouth

-dont talk and write at sametime

-ask person to repeat it or write it down

-if you dont understand something dont pretend to understand

Term
TDD/TTY
Definition

Telecommunications device for the deaf

 

Keyboard on a phone used to help phone conversations with people with hearing loss

Term

Suggestions when working with

people with visual impairments

 

Definition

-Identify yourself

-have them grab onto your elbow

-dont pet guide dogs

-face person directly

-introduce other people you are talking to

 

National Relay Service Number

Term

Organizations assisting people

with visual impairments

Definition

-central coast low vision council

-recordings for the blind and dyslexic

-braille institute

-department of rehab

-guide dogs

Term

Title 1 - Employment

Interviewing

Definition

It is unlawful to 

-ask an applicant whether they are disable or nature/ severity

-ask for medical history

 

Term

Title 1 - Employment

Essential 

Definition

-whether the reason the position exists is to preform that function

-the number of other employers available to perform function

-degree of expertise or skill required

-actual work experience

-time spent performing a function

-consequences

 

Term

Aging Services 

Trends and Recreation

 

Definition

-wellness/ fitness

-technoogy

-education

-the arts

-volunteering

-schedules

-caregiving

-travel

-diversity

-sports

-multigenerational programs

Term

Reasonable 

Accomodation

Definition

taking steps to welcome individuals with disabilities include:

-providing accessible modifications

-changing policies and procedures

-acquiring necessary auxiliary aids

-adapting community

Term

Essential Eligibility

 

Definition

-capacity

-charges

-conduct

-residency

-relative skill 

-safety

-age

Term

Title 4 - Telecommunication

Assistive Listening Devices

Definition

Communication aids and services for use in:

-telecommunication

-prepared (non live) materials

-assembly areas, classes and meetings

-building

-advance notice for the availability of an interpreter or device

Term
Inclusion Process
Definition

Program Accessibility 

1. program promotion

2. registration/ assessment of needs

3. accommodations and supports

4.staff training

5.program implementation

6.documentation

7.evaluation

Term

Inclusion

 

Definition

Being a member of a larger whole

-having the same choices and opportunities

-being accepted and appreciated for who you are

-being friends with people who share your interest

-being valued and welcomed

-having facilities that are accessible

-providing necessary individual adaptations

 

Term

Benefits of Inclusion

 

Definition

-improves quality of life

-provides appropriate role models

-increases social interaction

-increases positive attitude

-increases independence

Term

What to avoid

when planning for inclusion

 

Definition

-avoid putting large groups of people w/ disabilities in one program

-avoid disrupting the natural proportion of individuals with and without disabilities

-avoid special, labeled programs such as "Bowling for Mentally Handicapped"

-avoid caring for or looking after people with disabilities

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