Chapter Assignment D
Complete “Chapter Assignment D” using complete sentences, 12 point font, and double spacing between your answers.
1.) What is the definition of a “disability?” How is this definition different from the definition of “handicapped?” A disability is a condition of impairment--a physical or mental condition--that limits a person’s activities or functioning. Handicap is used when legally specifying life processes or social activities that adversely affect a person’s functioning. A handicap is much more limiting than a disability.
2.) What is the definition of reasonable accommodations? List three possible examples. A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job or things related to someone’s job that allow an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position as long as it does not present too much of a hardship to the employer. For example, an employer must make existing facilities used by employees readily
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An employer may require an applicant with an HIV status to take a medical examination as a condition for employment only if all employees are subject to these examinations.
4.) Can you fire an employee who has HIV or AIDS because your customers have a negative attitude toward their employment, why or why not? You cannot fire an employee who has HIV or AIDS because your customers have a negative attitude toward their employment. The ADA does not consider customer attitudes to be an undue hardship for the employer.
5.) What makes the minority group “people with disabilities” unique among all minority groups? People with disabilities are the nation’s largest minority and one of the few minority groups that any person can join at any time.
6.) How is “bias” often
employer to ask about a disability or conduct test such as HIV test to look for
Looking back in the past, there have been many features, and true definitions of the word disability. In the 1970s a group called the Union of the Physically Impaired Against Segregation defined disability as the disadvantage or restriction of activity cased by social organizations. U.S disability activists made efforts during the 1970s to form different alliances with the disability community, that protested for the inclusion of disability discrimination under the Rehabilitation act. Thereafter there was a medial model at looking at disability, that views disability as an individual shortfall. In
People that have AIDS or HIV are more sensitive to sharing their health information than others because it could cost them their job. The people that contract these diseases are subject to scrutiny from the public. Since people automatically think that they are gay or lesbian but they are not the only ones that can get HIV or AIDS. When a person is revealed to have HIV or AIDS, he or she may be immediately discriminated against. HIV and AIDS require lifetime treatment that is very expensive to treat (HHS.gov, 2006). Unauthorized disclosure of a person’s positive HIV or AIDS status can lead to job loss; cancellation of insurance; evictions; and loss of friends and colleagues. The United States has developed a set of standards to keep a person’s HIV or AIDS status confidential as well as their other medical conditions. This is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. All information is kept private from anyone except that person a
Every employee in the organization should be given the necessary accommodations to make sure they are working in an environment that is safe. Organizations struggle with ADA because they are unaware of the guidelines set by the law and they lack the expertise to manage the needs for the employees.
Disability is when a child or young person has special education needs, which stands for SEN. The children's and families act 2014 states that "If she or he has a learning disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her".
If patient believes that they have been discriminated against and denied services because of having HIV/AIDS the individual and his/her representative may file a complaint with Office of Civil Rights. The deadline of filing a complaint is 180 days from the date the discrimination occurred, unless there is a good reason for the delay. Complaint forms are posted online and should be completed with personal information, name address of entity, how & why the individual feel discriminated &
People with AIDS are concerned about some of their rights that they might lose. Some of the consequences that those with AIDS have are restrictions on international travel, housing, employment, medical care, and health care insurance (Comprehensive). One of the biggest fears of people in the community is acquiring the HIV/AIDS disease. Because of the terrible effects of HIV, community members tend to have some concerns about those with the disease. People who are diagnosed with AIDS are usually highly discriminated against. It can be very difficult for people with AIDS to find a job, because they are constantly being denied (Comprehensive). They also have problems with being restricted or denied access to education, health, and social services (Comprehensive). Governments are held accountable for the way they treat those with HIV/AIDS and how they deal with their rights. The government is responsible for not violating the rights of those affected with HIV/AIDS. There are certain rights that cannot be taken away from those with AIDS. These are the right to be free from torture, slavery, or servitude, the right to a fair trial, and the right to freedom of thought (Gruskin, 2002). There will always be discrimination, but there needs to be a better balance of the protection of those with HIV/AIDS, and the community members, protecting all human
Not to mention, the position and pressure placed up on the professional knowing the status of an individual, with HIV/AIDS. On the contrary, he/she must refrain fron disclosure to others, about that persons health
According to Natalia Matovu Sharh, people living with HIV/AIDS are associated with discrimination from the society and family members because they believe the disease will bring shame to the social and the family. Individuals who are willing to start a treatment have
The employer can offer reasonable accommodation if the person has a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act states that under ADA law, “a reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation also includes adjustments to assure that a qualified individual with a disability has rights and privileges in employment equal to those of employees without disabilities” (Americans with Disabilities Act). The ADA law protects both employees who misuse alcohol and those who do
Although these measures may not be as important as medical visits frequency and viral load suppression, these factors are a contributing aspect to the health and improvement of people living with HIV. Poor oral health can lead to malnutrition. If the person is unable to chew or swallow because of pain from their mouth or a laceration, the person may not receive enough food to stay healthy. Consequently, this may result in how their body responds to HIV medication or pathogens. In turn, any infection can stimulate the virus to grow, causing a loss of viral loads. Furthermore, hepatitis C is the most common infection associated with HIV, but is neglected by more than half of the grantees. If grantees could just conduct the screening and letting the patient decide if he or she wants treatment, it would be beneficial rather than not screening any at
Weiser, J, Beer, L, West, B.T., Duke, C.C., Gremel, G., Skarbinski, J, (2016) Qualifications, Demographics, Satisfaction, and Future Capacity of the HIV Care Provider Workforce in the United States, 2013–2014 2016 Jun 29. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciw442
When people find out that they have been diagnosed with either HIV/AIDS their life is thrown into a frenzy and they look to their insurance companies for help in providing money for treatment. However, there have recently been several legal issues that
If some company fired some worker because the worker has a cancer. It also leads to the physical disability discrimination. Employer must change her schedule to fit with her medical treatment. It is the same with workers who has a HIV positive. People who has a cancer have the ability to work, but sometime should change her environment that does not affect to her health condition. The worker who has a physical on their health and have an ability to do their work should stay and continue their work. The employment right can protect employees from the disability situation.
Rule: “The ADA prohibits discrimination in all employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. It applies to recruitment, advertising, tenure, layoff, leave, fringe benefits, and all other employment-related activities.”