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Blog 6: Ethical and Legal Concerns, Savia Saffo

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 Blog 6  By: Savia Saffo                                                            Ethical and Legal Concerns _________ The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 safeguards the rights and accommodations for people with disabilities in modern society. This law guarantees equal chances for people with disabilities in the workplace, in public spaces, in transportation, and in telecommunications, among other areas of life. Though the ADA offers a legislative framework to guarantee equal access, how people with disabilities are assisted and treated also heavily depends on ethical issues. Legal and Moral Issues According to the ADA, reasonable accommodations must be made for people with disabilities so they can fully participate in all facets of life. These accommodations could be changes to policies and process...
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Blog 5- Savia Saffo

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 Blog 5 Savia Saffo Dyslexia                                                                                                    Dyslexia   Specifically, dyslexia is a neurologically based learning disorder. It is characterized by issues with precise and/or fluid word recognition, as well as by subpar spelling and decoding skills ( Mayo Clinic, 2022) . It impacts writing, spelling, and reading comprehension. This blog article will examine the difficulties faced by people who have dyslexia, the effects on their families, societal issues, the modifications that are required, and the significance of raising awareness in society. Living with Dyslexia  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLWB...
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Blog 4: Depression, Savia Saffo

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 Blog 4 June 8, 2024 Depression  By: Savia Saffo                                                                                           Depression What is Depression? One of the most prevalent mental health conditions, depression is becoming more widely acknowledged as a serious impairment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects millions of people globally and is a major cause of disability in a variety of areas of life. We will examine the psychological ideas, theories, and models related to depression in this blog post. We will also look at the ways that friends, family, and professionals can support the person experiencing depression.           ...
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Blog 3- Savia Saffo

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                                                                                      Cerebral Palsy                                                                                By: Savia Saffo Maysoon Zayid Comedian, actor, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid provides a compelling viewpoint on living with cerebral palsy (CP). Due to oxygen deprivation at birth, Zayid was born with CP and has faced several obstacles in her life. She has become a popular speaker in the disability community and...
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