CRRN: history and philosophy

which acts were created in the 20th century?

• rehab act 1973

• individuals with disabilities education (IDEA) act 1975

• americans with disabilities (ADA) act 1990

which acts were created in the 21st century?

• affordable care act 2010

• improving medicare post-acute transformation (IMPACT) act 2014

what did the rehab act 1973 provide?

established disability discrimination as a civil rights issue and laid the groundwork for the ADA

what are the 4 key provisions in the rehab act 1973?

• section 501

• section 503

• section 504

• section 508

what does section 501 of the rehab act 1973 cover?

affirmative action and prohibits disability discrimination in federal government employment

what does section 503 of the rehab act 1973 cover?

expanded to apply to federal contractors and subcontractors

what does section 504 of the rehab act 1973 cover?

programs receiving federal funding are prohibited from excluding, denying, or discriminating against a qualified person with a disability

what does section 508 of the rehab act 1973 cover?

requires federal agencies’ electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities

what did the IDEA act 1975 provide?

the law guarantees that eligible children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and have access to special individualized education programs and related services

what does the ADA act 1990 provide?

ensures people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else and promotes equal access to employment, education, public services, and community life

what does title 1 of the ADA act 1990 cover?

prohibits disability discrimination by employers and requires they provide reasonable accommodations

what does title 2 of the ADA act 1990 cover?

requires state and local government programs and services to be accessible to individuals with disabilities

• housing, education, travel, and transportation

what does title 3 of the ADA act 1990 provide?

public accommodations to businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public

what does title 4 of the ADA act 1990 provide?

requires telecommunications relay services for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities

what did the 2016 update to the ADA act 1990 provide?

a change in how we document and consistently use the terms (i.e. disability)

what did the affordable care act 2010 provide?

• expanded access to health insurance and medicaid program

• make healthcare more affordable

what did the IMPACT act 2014 provide?

helps ensure that patients moving from hospitals to rehab centers, nursing facilities, or home health services receive coordinated care and that providers are evaluated using comparable quality measures

what are the 3 dimensions of a disability according to WHO’s model of disability ICIDH 1980?

• impairment: problem in body function or structure

• activity limitation: difficulty in executing a task or action

• participation restriction: problem an individual experiences with involvement in various life situations

what is the definition of “handicap” according to WHO’s model of disability ICIDH 1980?

the limitations and disadvantages experienced by the individual due to impairment or disability that limits fulfillment of a normal social role

what is the definition of “disability” according to WHO’s model of disability ICIDH 1980?

any impairment that makes it more difficult for the person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them