Disabilities and chronic illnesses chp 24

community exam 3

top 10 causes of long-term disability in the united states

1. arthritis or rheumatism

2. back or spine problems

3. heart trouble

4. mental or emotional problem

5. lung or respiratory problem

6. diabetes

7. deafness or hearing problem

8. stiffness or deformity of limbs/extremities

9. blindness or vision problem

10. stroke

UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities

• respect for inherent dignity and individual autonomy

• equality of opportunity

• nondiscrimination

• accessibility

• full and effective participation and inclusion in society

• equality btw men and women

• respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity

• respect for evolving capacities of children with disabilities and the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities

universal designs

purposely creating environment in a way that they are accessible to all without the need for modifications. the specific provision include the following:

• public use and common use portions of the dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with handicaps

• all doors within such dwellings that are designed to allow passage into and within the premises are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons in wheelchairs

• all premises within such dwellings contain features of adaptive design

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