Aging and Disability Worksheet

Aging and Disability Worksheet

Complete the Aging and Disability Worksheet.

Part I

Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.

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?

Final Project

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper that answers the following questions:

• What information about diversity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to others in ways that you may not have in the past? Have you learned something new about your own racial, ethnic, or cultural history?
• Trends in immigration will continue to shape the demographics of the United States. What will the U.S. population look like in the year 2050? Why do you think so?
  • What challenges does the United States face due to the diversity of its people?
  • What are the benefits of such a diverse society?
• How can we foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism in the United States?
  • In what ways does the media perpetuate stereotyping and prejudice? Provide examples to support your assertion.
  • In what ways does the media help foster appreciation for diversity? Provide examples to support your assertion.
  • How might individuals and the United States work together to reduce prejudice and increase appreciation for diversity?
  • How might you change your own behaviors to be more inclusive and pluralistic?