ETH 125 Week 8 Aging and Disability Worksheet

Complete the Aging and Disability Worksheet.

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?